AFS BLOG #10

AFRICAN  HEALTH

      The epidemic of Aids in Africa is a terrible thing, the statistics for those affected with HIV is at an alarming high. While listening to the panel I got the message that each individual from each area represented from entertainers to educators and politicians, and that was that something needs to be done in order to save the people of Africa and everywhere from HIV/AIDS.
    In Chapter 27 the statistics support that the inability to obtain proper medication and to have a clean environment with clean water available is a factor of the spread of this disease. Africa the next frontier as described by the panel states and confirms that this country needs help, and that the United States does have the means to assist with the fight against HIV. I agree that the United States should help a country that is so oppressed and in need of help to assure that a future can happen, the continuous spread of such a disease will definitely put the country into instinct mode. I mean if the children that are born are condemned before they reach puberty then the country stands a chance that they will disappear. The availability of medication can only come about if funds are raised to assure that medication can be manufactured and distributed to each individual in need, allowing them to fight the spread of HIV if not prevent the disease itself.
    Also the monies raised can be used to create and support current research of a cure for HIV/AIDS.
I have been enlightened with the satisfaction that Africa has not been forgotten and that many are willing to help with monies, sexual education and to put more emphasis on research to clear up this epidemic. I am confident that this will be what the country of Africa needs, once this has passed we will be able to relate to Africa on a more even ground.