Dr. Alison Boerma
CRWRC Public Health Worker Stationed in Botswana

Dr. Alison Boerma

Dr. Boerma received her M.D. from Michigan State University and completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in infectious disease. She also earned a M.P.H. (Master’s in Public Health) from Loyola University Medical School in Maywood, IL. Dr. Boerema’s job includes not only treating PLHAs in Botswana, but also contributing to community development to aid in the fight against the epidemic.

Christian Reformed World Relief Committee: http://www.crwrc.org/.

(Note that the CRWRC does not actually have stations in Botswana, but the Eastern/Southern Africa links describe this organization’s efforts related to PHLA extensively.)

Questions to answer from Dr. Boerma’s perspective:

  1. What are the priority issues surrounding HIV/AIDS?
  2. Why does Dr. Boerma prioritize these and not other issues?
  3. What policy recommendations is Dr. Boerma likely to make to the President?


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