GLOBAL NEWS
Africa
Some progress is being made in Africa in the fight against AIDS thanks to education and awareness. However, the disease is still devastating the populations of many countries. Every day 6,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa are dying of AIDS. That's 2.2 million a year. The disease has orphaned over 10 million children so far. The most affected groups are young people, especially girls, aged 15-30 years old, with infection rates nearing 25% in some countries. The massive cost of health care, orphaned children and depletion of the workforce are having serious consequences for African society.
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