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AIDS: Understanding the Disease, Prevention, and Global Response
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a serious condition caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the CD4 cells, weakening the ability to fight infections and diseases. If left untreated, HIV can progress to AIDS, the most advanced stage of the infection.
Learn the basics: https://www.who.int/health-topics/hiv-aids
AIDS is not transmitted casually. HIV spreads through unprotected sexual contact, sharing contaminated needles, blood transfusions with infected blood, and from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. It cannot be spread through hugging, shaking hands, sharing food, or mosquito bites.
Transmission facts: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/transmission.html
There is currently no cure for AIDS, but antiretroviral therapy (ART) allows people living with HIV to lead long, healthy lives. ART suppresses the virus, prevents progression to AIDS, and significantly reduces the risk of transmission. With proper treatment, HIV is now considered a manageable chronic condition.
Treatment overview: https://www.unaids.org/en/hiv-treatment
Prevention remains a key pillar in the fight against AIDS. Effective strategies include safe sex practices, regular HIV testing, use of condoms, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and public education campaigns. Early testing is critical, as many people may live with HIV for years without symptoms.
Prevention strategies: https://www.avert.org/hiv-and-aids
Globally, AIDS continues to pose a major public health challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where infection rates remain high. International organizations, governments, and NGOs work together to expand access to treatment, fight stigma, and support affected communities.
Stigma and discrimination remain among the biggest obstacles in addressing AIDS. Fear and misinformation prevent people from seeking testing and treatment. Combating AIDS requires not only medical solutions but also compassion, education, and respect for human rights.
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