AIDS: the lost message?
Published: 01 December, 2008, 09:39
It is the most destructive epidemic in recorded history and December 1st is the day dedicated to raising world-wide awareness of the pandemic we know as AIDS.
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In African cultures, such as the Bugisu of Uganda, a male is not considered a man until he is circumcised. In other cultures, such as the Luo of Kenya, circumcision was forbidden. But scientific studies showing that circumcision reduces a man’s chance of
Almost half a million people in Russia have been diagnosed with HIV. But unofficial estimates suggest twice that number have been infected with the virus. Many sick people are afraid to seek help because of the social stigma attached to the illness.
December 1 marks World AIDS Day, which aims to increase awareness of the modern era’s most deadly disease. The motto this year is: “Take the Lead. Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise!”
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Published: 01 December, 2008, 09:39
It is the most destructive epidemic in recorded history and December 1st is the day dedicated to raising world-wide awareness of the pandemic we know as AIDS.