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It argues that the pandemic threatens regional security and development, specifically noting that recruitment policies based on health factors can lead to \"grossly diminished soldier’s combat readiness.\" The participants recommend the creation of an African Network on HIV and AIDS in the military to spearhead a unified policy (CCAAHM) covering recruitment, the care of HIV-positive soldiers, and guidelines for peacekeeping deployments. 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The primary reasons for delays exceeding one hour were lack of transport (34%) and the perception that the incident was not important until later (24%), while 13% cited the unavailability of a doctor.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001225#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Medical practitioners in Malawi generally engage with victims of abuse; 77% of doctors or nurses asked who caused the harm, and 77% of women reported telling the truth to the provider. Among those who lied, the main reasons were fear of their partner (59%) or embarrassment (41%). When the truth was told, 91% of respondents felt they were believed, and 77% received advice from the practitioner.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001225#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Malawian men hold specific expectations for their partners' behavior, with 55% stating they have expectations for how a wife should behave after marriage. 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