discussion 1126

Welcome to the third discussion. In this course you will be introduced to a topic in the discussion. The first week of the module you will write about your initial thoughts after reviewing the resources. The initial post should be at least 300 words.

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Read the CDC’s Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS Prevention and the outdated South African Strategic Plan
                                 • http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/policies_DHAP-strategic-plan.pdf
                                 • http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTHIVAIDS/Resources/375798-1151090631807/2693180-1151090665111/2693181-1155742859198/SouthAfrica.pdf
                              2. Watch the Ted Talk: Sue Desmond-Hellmann: A smarter, more precise way to think about public health (14 mins.)
                                 • https://www.ted.com/talks/sue_desmond_hellmann_a_smarter_more_precise_way_to_think_about_public_health
                              3. Research Strategic Plans for HIV/AIDS preventions around the world.
                              4. Discussion
                                 • Initial Post
                                   • What has changed in the last 15-20 years in the strategic planning for HIV/AIDS prevention in the US and in another country (such as South Africa)?
                                   • How does the strategic planning need to change?