Information and HIV/AIDS in Mexico : towards building an appropriate system for public for public documentation? = Información y VIH/SIDA en México: ¿hacia la construcción de un sistema de documentación pública pertinente?

This paper describes the relation between mankind and diseases. HIV/AIDS is no exception; since it first appeared on the scene; many sectors within society have searched for ways to reduce its impact. Therefore, we consider that a better informed society can generate answers on this scourge and find effective alternatives to reduce and or prevent the impact of the pandemic. The paper provides a general view of the HIV/AIDS situation in Mexico and its impact over the last years, as well as discusses national , regional and worldwide proposals, and actions taken by institutions engaged in the fight to prevent and control HIV/AIDS. We also include examples of some of these initiatives such as international congresses, paper presentations, advocacy and promotion activities, and articles in the media. We conclude that due to the fast growing of HIV/AIDS, information professionals should collaborate more actively in the organization and sistematisation of documental information systems, using the Communication and Information Technologies (ICT’s) as a crucial resources