The stigma surrounding aids is still strong, but the tradition of polygamous marriage adds to the challenge of preventing transmission. Most people infected are often diagnosed too late to be saved. Some are living with HIV became infected through contaminated needles while injecting drugs.
Swaziland has the highest HIV infection in the world, with more than one-fourth of it's population is infected.
Monday, December 1, 2008
DECEMBER 1st WORLD AIDS DAY
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