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Written by Laura Salazar
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Thursday, 04 January 2007 |
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FAF is a membership organization with members throughout the United States and 2 other countries. FAF brings people together who are interested in the welfare of Kenyan AIDS widows and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Many of these members combine humanitarian interest with a passion for African textiles. Others are artists and craftspersons who enjoy working with textiles from Africa. Other members enjoy FAF's lectures, crafting events, public forums, and parties. We love to help others and we love to laugh. Members receive publications, and news releases before the general public. They make friends and join in making decisions about the organization that will affect lives in Kenya. The annual membership dues are $20.00 for an individual, $30.00 for a family. The membership year is August 1 through July 31. Those who join in June or July will be considered members for the following fiscal year. To join on line, look for the category, "Membership" on this website or e-mail Laura at
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 February 2007 )
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Safe Drug Use for New Mothers |
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Written by Laura Salazar
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Thursday, 11 January 2007 |
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When women with AIDS give birth in Africa, they are given a dosage of nevirapine to prevent passing the disease on to their newborns. This has given rise to a resistant AIDS virus in the mother. Now researchers have devised a way to protect both mother and child through delaying additional treatment in the mother for a short period. In another study doctors gave AZT to the women after delivery. Both methods seem to work. This is particularly useful in poor countries where women do not have contact with health authorities until they are in labor. For details see the January 11 New York Times, page A10. |
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