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AIDS: A Ferocious Killer That Endangers The New Generation

A Red Ribbon Adorns the North Portico of the White House in commemoration of World AIDS Day.

Safety Where It Counts

Since the discovery of AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), the epidemic has increased globally. The world faces the most devastating plague infecting an estimated 40 million people by the beginning of the 21st century. This ferocious killer affects South Africa the most. It is a country not only torn by war, but also ravaged by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). This place is in need of safe sex the most. The website known as Avert is dedicated to suppressing the HIV infection in Africa.5.7 million South Africans are known to be infected with HIV. If that wasn’t bad enough, 28% of the pregnant women in that country are HIV positive. That means their children will be infected and they can possibly spread it even more before their time on this planet is done.

A Global Campaign To Fight HIV

World AIDS Day commemorates the tremendous impact to the society of this global epidemic. It plays a critical role to expand campaign for HIV testing to save lives. The HIV-related programs are aimed to provide access to necessary treatment to this life-threatening infection. This promotes universal awareness and emphasis in stopping the spread of HIV. For the millions of people living with HIV, they are provided with highest attainable standard of health, care, and support services for a better quality of life. There are proposed strategies to provide restrictions to those opportunistic virus carriers to prevent them from infecting others. Policymakers are compelled to address these key issues, to combat the deadly ratio of the HIV stigma.

The Need For Individual Participation

Millions of people die from HIV not only in South Africa but also around the globe. It is time for the community to participate in the abstinence from engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors. Everyone should be involved in affirming our dedication to fight the virus. This is a serious problem affecting our economic system; therefore, everyone in the society should become advocates of responsible sexual values and informed intelligent decisions regarding sex. Experts agree that this will be the most effective way to defeat AIDS.

References:

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTHEALTHNUTRITIONANDPOPULATION/EXTHIVAIDS/0,,contentMDK:22774711~pagePK:210058~piPK:210062~theSitePK:376471,00.html

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December 16, 2010 - Posted by dashon watson | Health, New, Society | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, AIDS, Campaign Against AIDS, HIV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, World Aids Day