Document 0976 DOCN M94A0976 TI Information network on treatments training and care for African patients. DT 9412 AU Brucker G; SIDAFRIQUE, Paris, France. SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(2):237 (abstract no. PB0962). Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94371599 AB OBJECTIVE: SidAfrique, published by OPALS, aninternational NGO based in Paris and Brazzaville and active in 16 African countries, is intended to train and inform on all aspects of HIV epidemic in Africa. METHODS: Through 32 pages, both in french and english, African and Europeans specialists will share late epidemiologic knowledge, research on clinical and therapeutical aspects, care and prevention items. SidAfrique will also relate on local programs initiated by OPALS members especialy in connection with national programs on aids: information campaigns and training kits, treatment activities and support, NGO's networking and solidarity. Debates on ethics and aids policies are welcome, as well as local agendas and publications. RESULTS: Every 3 months, 2,000 issues are mailed through OPALS groups in 16 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Ivory Cost, France, Gabon, Gambia, Mali, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa Republic,, Soudan, Tanzania, Tchad, Togo, Uganda, Zaire. DE Africa Human *HIV Infections/THERAPY *Information Services MEETING ABSTRACT SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).