In Sub-Saharan Africa:
There are 22.4 million people living with HIV/AIDS
There were 1.9 million new HIV infections in 2008
There were 1.4 million AIDS related deaths in 2008
Women account for 59% of the HIV/AIDS population
In South Africa:
13.6% of black South Africans are HIV positive, whereas only .3% of white South Africans are HIV positive
1 in 5 high-schoolers is already HIV positive
28% of pregnant women are living with HIV/AIDS
If the correct preventative measures are taken, there is a 98% chance that a baby born to an HIV positive mother will be HIV NEGATIVE. These measures include prenatal antiretroviral treatment, C-section delivery, and no breastfeeding.
Sources: Avert.org and Kaiserfamilyfoundation.org
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I am venturing to Rustenburg, South Africa, to intern at Tapologo Hospice from March 19, through May 22.
"On the loose to climb a mountain,
On the loose where I am free.
On the loose to live my life, the way I think my life should be,
For I've only got a moment and a whole world yet to see.
I'll be looking for tomorrow on the loose..."
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