Microfinance and Public Health

The International AIDS Conference is being held in Mexico City this week, convening global experts, policy makers, and press. And, while I readily admit that I have a favorable inclination towards all things microfinance, its hard not to get excited about news like this:

A microfinance and training project designed to empower South African women was associated with a significant reduction in HIV risk behaviour and partner violence over two years of follow-up. (full article)