Right to Health in the Context of HIV/AIDS in India and Africa/Manoj Kumar Sinha, Oyelade Olutunji S. and Odunsi S. Babafemi. New Delhi, Manak, 2008, x, 300 p., ISBN 81-7827-199-0.

    Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Human rights and the right to health. 3. Judicial response to tackle HIV/AIDS in India. 4. Role of the international organisations in tackling HIV/AIDS. 5. Access to medication and care: examining the right to health in the context of HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. Conclusion. Bibliography. Annexure: the HIV/AIDS Draft Bill 2006. Index.

    "Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic has continued to intensify in last two and half decades and has affected all nations throughout the world. The pandemic is now viewed as a major development problem with implications beyond the health sector. The epidemic is disproportionately affecting developing countries and is fuelled by poverty, gender inequality and social marginalization. The book deals with important issues related with HIV/AIDS and how these issues have affected, India and Africa. It also discusses the initiative undertaken by the national governments and international organizations to mitigate its effect by providing appropriate, adequate and timely medical facilities and creating conducive social environment for People Leaving with HIV/AIDS. The book traces the linkages of human rights and the right to health. The book also traces the jurisprudence developed by the Indian judiciary in the field of HIV/AIDS. This book will be extremely helpful to the academicians, NGOs, students and lawyers as well as other institutions dealing with HIV/AIDS and the health sector." (jacket)

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