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HIV and AIDS in South Africa

African continent showing that South Africa has the highest HIV rate

HIV and AIDS is a serious issue that all South Africans whether young or old.It has the highest and fastest infection rate of all the viruses i know about.It is said that 5.5 million people are infected with HIV and AIDS in South Africa and that there are 500 000 new infection every year. It is also said that 100 000 are children out the 500 000 and that each year 400 000 people die from this virus.Read more...

I am sure we have heard of HIV and AIDS and its outcomes whether from the Radio,TV or Newspapers, the fact is that we know about HIV and AIDS.So why do we pretend like we not to know what would happen if we have sex with different people without using a condom? Why do we like taking chances with our health?Even though we know what the end results will be,we still act unresponsively and childish. HIV and AIDS affect all of us whether you are infected or not the fact is that someone you might know may be infected or even someone in you family.It time we deal with this issue and stop pretending like its not there or keeping quit about it.Man and women are being killed by this virus and the elderly are left to take care of their infected children.It time all South Africa take charge of their lives and be responsible.We must not act in the moment but we must think for every action we make and their outcomes.HIV and AIDS is here to stay if we do not make responsible decisions now.  

How to avoid getting infection

• Abstain
• Be faithful to one partner
• Use condoms all the time
• If pregnant test early in order to protect your unborn child
• Avoid touching other people's blood
• Circumcised men have less chances of being infected  but this does not mean they should not use condoms

If you would like to know more about HIV and AIDS there are organisation like Love Life.This Organisation target the youth and teach them about HIV and AIDS and other issues that are related to sex. The government should also more in organisation like these and also ensures that everyone get tested whether it out of their own will or not.This will help cause every one will know their status.If we could work together we can bit HIV and AIDS and have an  HIV and AIDS free generation.