Glossary

AIDS

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

BCG

anti-tuberculosis vaccine

DPT

diphtheria/pertussis (whooping cough)/tetanus vaccine

Hib

Haemophilus influenzae type B

HIV

human immunodeficiency virus

NGO

non-governmental organization

ORS

oral rehydration salts

PSA

public service announcement

STI

sexually transmitted infection

UNAIDS

Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS

UNDP

United Nations Development Programme

UNESCO

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

UNFPA

United Nations Population Fund

UNICEF

United Nations Children's Fund

WFP

World Food Programme

WHO

World Health Organization