Combating the Challenges of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria through Knowledge Management Concepts
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(HIV/AIDS) in Nigeria and over 1.5 million people are awaiting antiretroviral therapy (treatment). Lagos State is affected because of
its urban complexity and commercial activities. This study discusses how some of the techniques used in knowledge management
could be used to tackle the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Nigeria. The paper considers risk factors such as those related to socio-economic,
cultural and religious issues. It discusses the organisational factors facing HIV/AIDS awareness in Nigeria. Knowledge
management tools such as e-health and telemedicine are suggested solutions to the current organisational issues, in order to reduce
the influence of socio-economic and cultural-religious norms.
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