TITLE:"HIV and AIDS - Facts that could change your life"

AUTHORS: Dr William Kiarie and Dr William Muraah. 

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Published in 2001, it is written in simple yet descriptive language. It exposes the full horror and devastation that the disease has vested upon Kenya.

Covering all aspects of HIV/AIDS, this book tells you all need to know about the subject, from the history of the virus and the various arguments put forward, to the extend of the pandemic on Kenya's social scene, to the technical medical details of the nature of the virus.

The book does more than just tell a sad tale, told over and over. The style and content ensures the reader acquires a comprehensive understanding of the many facets of HIV and AIDS - its origin, treatment and socio-economic dimensions.

The book also reveals a positive and brighter side of HIV - how individuals and communities can protect themselves from the disease and how powerful new medicines are dramatically improving the lives of those already infected.

If you wish to purchase the book or if you have any other enquiries on the same, please contact KAWI or the authors.

THE AUTHORS

Dr William M. Muraah, a director of KAWI, was born in Meru District, Kenya. He received his Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from the University of Nairobi in 1989, and also has an MBA award in Strategic Management from the same university. He has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over ten years, six of those managing an HIV franchise. He has attended numerous HIV/AIDS conferences and has been a resource person on the issue at various for a. He lives in Nairobi with his wife and two children.

Dr Wiliam N. Kiarie, also a director of KAWI, was born in Nakuru District, Kenya, and has a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from the University of Nairobi. He also holds an MBA from the United States International University, Africa. Since 1985, he has worked in various capacities with an International Pharmaceutical Company. He has a research interest in the area of the social and economic impact of HIV/AIDS. He lives in Nairobi with his wife and three children.

Contact the authors: wmuraah@crystalhill.co.ke