Organisations

Disability Services Division

Belize

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PO Box 41
4 Ferrels Lane
Belize City

Advocates for people with disabilities and the implementation of policies that promote the well-being of people with disabilities

Centers for Disease Control National Prevention Information Network (CDC NPIN)

USA

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PO Box 6003
Rockville
MD 20849-6003

The CDC NPIN is the US national reference referral and distribution service for information on HIV/AIDS, STDs, and TB, sponsored by the CDC. All of NPIN's services are designed to facilitate the sharing of information and resources among people working in HIV, STD and TB preventionn, treatment , and support services. NPIN staff serve a diverse network of constituents who work in international, national, state and local settings. The CDC NPIN resource centre is open to the public

Group of Prevention of AIDS (GPSIDA)

Cuba

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Sanatorio Santiago de las Vegas
Carratera al Rincon Km 1 1/2
Boyeras
Cuidad de la Habana

GPSIDA's objectives are to contribute to social support to people affected and infected by HIV; to undertake educative actions to improve the quality of life of HIV+ people; to contribute to an increased knowledge of people about STDs and HIV/AIDS; to contribute to changing people's attitudes and behaviours to decrease their risk of infection; and to contribute to the development of positive attitudes towards people affected and infected by HIV. The small resource centre is not open to the public

Social Awareness Service Organisation (SASO)

India

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Khwai Lalambung Makhong
Rims Road South
Imphal - 795 001, Manipur

SASO aims: To achieve the social and general upliftment of the people as well as giving them the best of advantages. To promote culture, education , science, sport and other social activities. To work in the field of drug addiction, HIV/AIDS, etc. To raise funds by receiving donations, subcription monies and contributions from members and non-members as well as finance from the government and civil bodies.

National Institute of Health Research and Development (NIHRD)

Indonesia

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PO Box 1226
JI Percetakan Negara 29
Jakarta 10560

Aims to develop health science and technology by means of promoting partnerships and co-ordinating all potential health research and development resources regularly and continuously; and to encourage decision makers and the community to make use of health science and technology to support policy, assist in resolving health problems and overcome obstacles in implementing the health programme. The library is open to the public

National Food and Nutrition Centre (NFNC)

Fiji

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PO Box 2450
Government Buildings
Suva

NFNC's aims are to improve the country's food situation and the nutritional status of its population and to coordinate programmes and activities carried out by government and non-government organisations on matters relating to food and nutrition. NFNC's objectives are to promote, improve and maintain nutrition well-being through multi-sectoral collaboration and through the Primary and Preventative Health Services of the Ministry of Health. The NFNC resource centre is open to the public

National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)

Philippines

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PO Box 2943 Manila
2/F SRA Annex
North Avenue
Quezon City

Povides policy leadership and coordination in disability issues and concerns; provides support to and creates opportunies for capability building programmes for people with disabilities (PWDs), their families and communities; advocates for a "rights based" approach in helping PWDs and informs the public about disability concerns; monitors and evaluates programmes/projects for PWDs; conducts research and studies on disability concerns maintains a data bank and referral system; provides technical assistance to heads of government departments on the concerns, views and needs of PWDs; and establishes international linkages for resource generation and exchange of information and expertise. Its resource centre is open to the public

China Disabled Person's Social Service Advisory Center (CDPSSAC)

China

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PO Box 2619
Beijing

In charge of making and implementing the Work Programme for Disabled Persons During the Period of the 10th Five Year National Development Plan, 2001-2005. Disseminates rehabilitation information; offers all kinds of rehabilitation services; has set up a group of national experts to guide the functional training in families, communities and organisations all over China. Also runs various training workshops and conduct applied research projects and international cooperation projects

Red Ribbon Centre (RRC)|UNAIDS Collaborating Centre for Technical Support

Hong Kong

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2/F Wnag Tai Hom Jockey Club Clinic
200 Junction Road
East Hong Kong

Its mission is to facilitate and enhance the community's response to HIV/AIDS. It aims to do this by promoting community participation in AIDS education and research; enhancing the development of quality AIDS education programmes; facilitating the development of social, behavioural and epidemiological research on HIV/AIDS in Hong Kong and the region; and providing an avenue for local and international collaboration in the fight against HIV/AIDS

National Office of Family and Population (ONFP)

Tunisia

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42 Avenue de Madrid
1002 Tunis

Aims to control population growth, increase the number of employed people, increase the school population, improve maternal and child health, and control social service expenditure. The resource centre is open to the public

Ministry of Health

Tanzania

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PO Box 9083
Dar Es Salaam

Formulates policy and health legislation. Plans and implements public health related interventions including proper hygiene and sanitation, immunisation of children under 5, health services for women of child-bearing age, and helath education to ensure healthy lifestyles and health practices. Provides training to key health workers. Coordinates and oversees the provision of clinical services

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