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Ignorance and prejudice are fueling the spread of a preventable disease. World AIDS Day 1st December is an opportunity for people world wide to unite in the fight against HIV and Aids. It's upto you,me and us to stop the spread of HIV and prejudice.
Pope Francis issued a call on Wednesday for "responsible behaviour" to prevent the spread of AIDS without specifying whether that included wearing condoms.
In a message ahead of World AIDS Day today the Argentinian pontiff said millions were living with the disease and "only half of them have access to lifesaving treatment". He added: "I ask you to pray for them and their loved ones and promote solidarity so that even the poorest can benefit from diagnosis and adequate treatment.
"And finally I call on everyone to adopt responsible behaviour to prevent the further spread of this disease." Francis's comments are likely to be interpreted as a fresh signal of the Church's easing of its opposition to the use of condoms in response to AIDS.
2015's survey on HIV and AIDS in Uganda by UNAIDS indicate that ;
- 1.5 million people living with HIV
- 7.1% adult HIV prevalence
- 57% adults on antiretroviral treatment
- 28,000 AIDS-related deaths
It's bad enough that people are dying of AIDS,but no one should die of ignorance.
