http://www.go2itech.org daily 1 2010-03-16T19:54:11Z http://www.go2itech.org/itech-news/educational-series-supports-key-leaders-in-namibia The success of any organization depends, in large part, on the quality of its leaders. Integrity, poise, and dedication are at the heart of great leadership, but what is the difference between strong leadership and strong management? How does a good leader translate his or her vision into practice, stay nimble in the face of competing obligations, and continue to harness and strengthen the skills and talents that brought her to the position? These fundamental questions were among the topics 24 key leaders explored this week in Namibia, during the first workshop of the three part Leaders in Health educational series. No publisher la7 2010-03-19T16:42:59Z News Item http://www.go2itech.org/itech-news/dignity-and-support-new-guidelines-strengthen-case-management-in-ethiopia In Ethiopia, life-saving antiretroviral therapy (ART) is increasingly available to people living with HIV and AIDS. Without continued attention, however, many who begin therapy are "lost to follow-up," or struggle to adhere to their treatment plan. Training a cadre of case managers to provide compassionate, personalized, follow-up and care from the very beginning of treatment is one way to meet this challenge. In Ethiopia, a new resource, supported by I-TECH and partners, will help to strengthen this response and reduce strain on health care facilities. On 9 December 2009, the National HIV/AIDS Case Management Implementation Guidelines were launched at a reception in the capital city, Addis Ababa. No publisher ahmcgee Ethiopia Case management 2010-03-16T19:48:16Z News Item http://www.go2itech.org/itech-news/i-tech-botswana-awarded-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-grant I-TECH Botswana is pleased to have been awarded a 5-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assist with the rollout of a safe male circumcision (SMC) program. No publisher la7 2010-04-02T16:02:34Z News Item