THE INFO CENTRE WEBSITE By: Nana Mdluli
THE INFO CENTRE The Swaziland HIV and AIDS Information and Training Centre (Info Centre) was established in March 2007 by NERCHA Objective: To be a one-stop-shop for current and relevant HIV and AIDS information to targeted audiences in Swaziland, using multimedia information materials A result of stakeholder recognition of a need for a Resource Centre ( National Strategic Plan) A first step towards HIV and AIDS Knowledge Management Open to the public: Monday - Friday
BACKGROUND WEBSITE The Info Centre Website was developed by K4Health and launched in March 2011 Objective: To enhance and support the Info Centre’s functions by making HIV/AIDS information and resources available online NSF ( ) promotes and encourages new interventions and technology for the prevention of HIV and AIDS
CURRENT FEATURES HIV in the news eToolkits eLearning Information resources Events calendar Frequently Asked Questions eNewsletter Database and online searches Facebook
HIV in the news
eToolkits
eLearning
Resources
Events calendar
FAQ’s This section contains questions and answers…
eNewsletter Visitors can subscribe to our monthly electronic newsletter The newsletter contains: –News articles –Events –Features resources –…
Searches Search Centre -The Info Centre Custom Search Hub offers access to specialised resource collections, where you can execute targeted searches for health information from specific collections of interest. Info Centre DatabaseInfo Centre Database - Find information on HIV available from the Info Centre main collection HIV/AIDS GatewayHIV/AIDS Gateway - Search a collection of authoritative websites for information on HIV and AIDS
FUTURE SERVICES Discussion eForums Blogging IEC Materials Clearinghouse submission form …Feedback from users inform additional features
Partnership The Knowledge for Health (K4Health) project Implemented by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Communication Programs, in partnership with Management Sciences for Health and FHI 360
WHERE WILL YOU FIND US? Physical Address: Lamvelase Help Centre Premises Corner of Nkoseluhlaza and Sandlana Streets (opposite Manzini Library) Tel: , Fax:
Key Questions: How can the Info Centre help your Programme?