AIDS
South Africa
South Africa has the most people affected by AIDS than any other country. In 2001, AIDS was the leading cause of death.
In developing nations, such as South Africa, AIDS/HIV has spread through heterosexual intercourse or pregnancy.
South Africa aimed to halve the number of people infected and provide antiretroviral drugs to 80%-not able to meet these goals.
What's the problem?
President Zuma has been attempting to solve this conflict the past three years since his election. Previously, Mbeki set back the conflict by denying the scientific community's reports. Money and education need to be put into this conflict, and without the help of the government and its leaders, South Africa will not meet its goals in regards to AIDS.
Prevalence according to age groups 2006-2008
Event Information
Progress?
- 2004, 4% of the population was receiving anti-retroviral treatment.
- 2005, 15% of the population was receiving anti-retroviral treatment.
- 2006, 21% of the population was receiving anti-retroviral treatment.
- 2007, 28% of the population was receiving anti-retroviral treatment.
- 2008, 28% of the population was receiving anti-retroviral treatment.
- 2009, 26% of the population was receiving anti-retroviral treatment.
- 2010, 27% of the population was receiving anti-retroviral treatment.
When?
Thursday, Jan 1, 2004, 12:00 AM
Where?
South Africa
So what's the big picture?
Money and education need to be put into this conflict. By teaching the people about how to prevent the disease through abstinence, they could stop the disease's spread. Additionally, more doctors and medicine need to be provided to the poor- South Africa needs international money and help in order to combat this deadly epidemic.
The future?
Frustrated by the growing disease and the lack of prevention treatment.
In 2009, President Zuma made bolds moves to increase protection and prevention while treated those that were infected.
Immediate help is needed towards those that lack the source and ability to obtain drugs and treatment.