Explore Africa Today: Health

Explore Health

According to the United Nations AIDS Organization, more than 22 1/2 million people live with AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. The disease has had far-reaching effects around the globe, yet healthcare options, perceptions and the associated stigma differ in many ways depending on where you live. How has the response to HIV/AIDS differed in Africa compared with the U.S.? How do students confront this health challenge with regard to their family and friends?


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