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Nike case study: global health initiative

This case study looks at the program implemented by Nike in Thailand to raise employee awareness and minimise risk of infection of HIV. The program aims to reduce employee exposure to HIV/AIDS through a focus on employee behaviour change, while providing workplace rights for HIV-positive employees.

A baseline survey indicated that the conditions were present for the local HIV epidemic to spread to Nike, which would impact long term profitability. Nike launched the programme to prevent future infections and to ensure fair treatment of HIV-positive employees.

Nike partnered with labour, management, and TBCA to increase prevention and awareness. Some of the initiatives include:

- Nike HIV/AIDS policy, which was made available in English and Thai
- Nike's programmes focus on training, peer educators, and Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT)
- Nike also contributed products to be auctioned to support community projects

 

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