The Social Impact, especially in Africa

nurses working at an HIV hospital in Uganda

Africa is hit the hardest with this epidemic of HIV/AIDs. The virus kills family members leaving orphans to fend for themselves or the elderly to attempt raising the children. Losing one's family can causes emotional trauma. The elderly face this and economic difficulties to care for those in need. Treatment is expensive and, therefore, out of reach. Orphans must attempt finding labor for little pay; unable to attend school or feed themselves. It is a trying time. Organizations like ASAP are doing their best to provide aide. http://www.avert.org/aids-impact-africa.htm