World AIDS Day was on the 1st of December.
And i am not going to post long articles this time,
Only an amazing video
And these pictures
World AIDS Day 2010: The Prevention of HIV Transmission in Zimbabwe
Protecting the Next Generation
The U.K.'s Department for International Development funds the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation to reduce the transmission of HIV from pregnant mothers to their babies, a critical step in helping stop the spread of the disease. The program provides antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to HIV-positive pregnant women before and after they give birth. Now 5 years old, Josphat is HIV negative because his mother Patience, who has the virus, took ARVs while she was pregnant.
Josphat and His Mother
"When I was pregnant, I took an HIV test, and was positive," Patience says. "A counselor introduced me to a support group of HIV-positive mothers who helped understand my illness. I have been blessed with an HIV-free son, but my husband passed away. I take care of my family by making candles."
Dealing with the Disease
Cliff, 15 (in red sweater), is HIV positive. He lost his mother when he was young, and his grandparents Nicolas and Rita, now in their mid-70s, care for him and six others. "Six of our sons and one of our daughters died from AIDS," the grandparents say. "How can this be? Our grandson Cliff is also HIV positive, but medical staff saw this in time, and he is now on ARV therapy."
Dealing with the Disease
Cliff, 15 (in red sweater), is HIV positive. He lost his mother when he was young, and his grandparents Nicolas and Rita, now in their mid-70s, care for him and six others. "Six of our sons and one of our daughters died from AIDS," the grandparents say. "How can this be? Our grandson Cliff is also HIV positive, but medical staff saw this in time, and he is now on ARV therapy."
The Shelter
Tryfinity, 20, is preparing to give birth at a shelter. "I delivered [my first child] Cecelia at home because I live a three hours' drive from the hospital and I didn't know about the shelters. I'm much happier to be at the shelter for the birth of my next child."
Waiting for Test Results
"Rapid" HIV tests take 10 minutes. For those who test positive, on-site counselors help the patients come to terms with their diagnosis and start them on a program of ARV drugs. The U.K.'s long-term support of HIV prevention in Zimbabwe helped the country reduce infection rates from 24% of the adult population in the early 2000s to 14% in 2009.
Administering the Test
"I've done more tests than had hot dinners!" says Charles Machiridza, a nurse. "We encourage couples to get tested. The hardest part is telling someone they are HIV positive. They usually react with disbelief and become upset. Counselors are here to help, and we offer follow-up to understand their status and where to go."
Safety in Numbers
Coping with an HIV diagnosis can be an enormous burden for children and their families. But psychosocial support groups help give them confidence to move forward with their lives. This group, led by counselor Sheila Paradza, who is HIV positive, meets regularly.
Singing, Stories and Smiles
Through games, singing, storytelling and dramatic performance, the children's support group learns skills to cope with difficulties in their lives and where to go for help. The Elizabeth Glaser Foundation helps more than 16,000 HIV-positive children in Zimbabwe to live normal, healthy lives.
Bright Hope
Globally, more than 5 million people have access to lifesaving antiretroviral treatment, which is a tenfold-plus increase over five years. The ultimate aim is to eliminate pediatric AIDS in the developing world.
Jumping for Joy
The prevention services mean that nearly all children may be born HIV negative. With ongoing support and treatment, even those who have the virus are able to grow up and live full lives.
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Maybe they didn't find a cure for it yet, but there are great ways to live with ,to accept people and remove the stigma of this deadly disease.
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