In This Issue

Editorial

 2

Announcement on ZSN Index 1991-2000

 3

Articles

A review of the HIV/AIDS situation in Zimbabwe 

 4

Abstract

Why has HIV spread so rapidly in southern Africa?

 11

Abstract

Effect of traditional herbs on immunological and virological markers of

HIV disease progression 

 18

Abstract

The Manicaland HIV/STD Prevention Project: Studies on HIV transmission, impact and control in rural Zimbabwe

 27

Abstract

Zimbabwean capacity for HIV/AIDS research: current situation and new demands 

 43

Abstract

A framework for HIV/AIDS vaccine research in Zimbabwe

 51

Abstract

Zimbabwe Academic and Research Network (ZARNet )

 55

Abstract

Useful websites, books and journals 

 56