Table 1 Three crises in southern Africa that have impacted on ART adherence
Nature of crisis | Case study | Major effect of crisis | Duration of crisis | Extent of crisis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Natural disasters | 2008 floods in Mozambique | Migration, damage to health system infrastructure | Short to medium term | Localised |
2. Political and economic failure | Ongoing situation in Zimbabwe | Poverty, migration, health system collapse | Long term | Widespread |
3. Health service or system failure | 2007 public sector strike in South Africa | Poor access to health services | Short term (but similar nature crises can be longer term) | Widespread (but similar nature crises can be localised) |