Facts about HIV/AIDS..

 facts..

HIV stands for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus which attacks the body's immune system — the body's defence against diseases.

HIV can be passed on through infected bodily fluids, most commonly via sex without a condom or by sharing infected needles, syringes or other injecting drug equipment

Here are a few more facts about HIV in Africa..

·         Over 90% of people with HIV were infected through sexual contact.

·         You can now get tested for HIV using a saliva sample

·         HIV is not passed on through spitting, biting or sharing utensils

·         Only 1% of babies born to HIV positive mothers have HIV

·         You can get the results of an HIV test in just 15-20 minutes

• In 2009, 1.8 million people died due to HIV/AIDS. 1.3 million lived in Africa.
• There are 15 million AIDS orphans living around the world, 13 million of whom are in Africa.
• HIV is the leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa.

 

IF WE FIGHT AGAINST HIV/AIDS, IT’S GOING TO LOSE!

 By -Gizzel Mbaga