The HIV and AIDS epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa is the most serious in the world. It is estimated that as many as 24.7 million people were living with HIV in 2013. This extraordinary large number is approximately 71% of the total global epidemic. Approximately one million of these people with HIV will die each year and another 1.5 million will become infected. Although HIV is a problem in all of Sub-Saharan Africa, some countries have higher numbers than others. The most severely affected countries are in the south and Swaziland and South Africa have the highest numbers of people infected with HIV. Although HIV affects everyone, the most affected and vulnerable group is young women. African governments are trying to address the epidemic by
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Many Africans die yearly to HIV/AIDS without outside help, and providing relief would greatly decrease the amount of deaths in Africa. The United States involvement has already helped lower the number of people with HIV/AIDS in a small span of time. "The government of Botswana distributes life-saving anti-retroviral treatment (ART) at zero cost to people living with HIV – and AIDS deaths have plummeted 75 % in less than a decade" (Glassman). The decrease in deaths due to Botswana's ableness to buy and distribute treatments is a huge success for all of Africa. The United States involvement clearly shows signs of improvement for the lives of Africans, which gives a good indicator that sending relief is a viable and effective solution. Also, the majority of citizens of the United States believe helping Africa with HIV/AIDS prevention is a good idea. Recent polls have shown that public opinion is greatly in favor of spending money to help Africa combat HIV/AIDS and give them medication for the disease. "These included spending money on AIDS prevention and education (77% in October, 76% in June in favor), AIDS treatment and care ... including making AIDS medications more widely available (75% and 72% in favor)" (Kull). The U.S. population's strong feelings towards helping Africa shows that giving money to Africa will have little problem with the American people. Satisfying the American people is something the United States government deals with everyday, the polls show a majority in support of sending help and the government would be thanked. They understand helping a continent survive, grow, and ultimately flourish is a good idea to stand behind. Write conclusion
Many Africans die yearly to HIV/AIDS without outside help, and providing relief would greatly decrease the amount of deaths in Africa. The United States involvement has already helped lower the number of people with HIV/AIDS in a small span of time. "The government of Botswana distributes life-saving anti-retroviral treatment (ART) at zero cost to people living with HIV – and AIDS deaths have plummeted 75 % in less than a decade" (Glassman). The decrease in deaths due to Botswana's ableness to buy and distribute treatments is a huge success for all of Africa. The United States involvement clearly shows signs of improvement for the lives of Africans, which gives a good indicator that sending relief is a viable and effective solution. Also, the majority of citizens of the United States believe helping Africa with HIV/AIDS prevention is a good idea. Recent polls have shown that public opinion is greatly in favor of spending money to help Africa combat HIV/AIDS and give them medication for the disease. "These included spending money on AIDS prevention and education (77% in October, 76% in June in favor), AIDS treatment and care ... including making AIDS medications more widely available (75% and 72% in favor)" (Kull). The U.S. population's strong feelings towards helping Africa shows that giving money to Africa will have little problem with the American people. Satisfying the American people is something the United States government deals with everyday, the polls show a majority in support of sending help and the government would be thanked. They understand helping a continent survive, grow, and ultimately flourish is a good idea to stand behind. Write conclusion