Probiotics in Tanzania: a multi-partner development project

This article critically examines an HIV/AIDS development and research project in Mwanza, Tanzania. A group of women produce a type of probiotic yoghurt that has provided evidence of lowering the incidence of HIV infection. The yoghurt is consumed by the women, their family members, and local citizen...

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Published in:Development in practice 2009-09, Vol.19 (7), p.873-883
Main Authors: Smeltzer, Sandra, Flesher, Grace A., Andoniou, Ellena
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Aid
AIDS
Bacteria
Citizens
Collaboration
Communities
Community
Development projects
Food security
Gender and Diversity
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Internships
Medical research
Probiotics
Relatives
Social Sector
Sub-Saharan Africa
Tanzania
Women
Womens health
Yogurt
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Summary:This article critically examines an HIV/AIDS development and research project in Mwanza, Tanzania. A group of women produce a type of probiotic yoghurt that has provided evidence of lowering the incidence of HIV infection. The yoghurt is consumed by the women, their family members, and local citizens living with HIV/AIDS; surplus is sold within the community. While the project's multi-partner, multi-disciplinary composition allows for varied expertise and insights, it also requires open and collaborative dialogue. This article discusses the project's challenges, positive outcomes, and some of the socio-cultural issues that need to be addressed if it expands in size and/or scope.
ISSN:0961-4524
1364-9213
DOI:10.1080/09614520903122303