We all know that Southern Africa is not the only region in the grip of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Even so-called "first world" nations have not escaped it.
Experts predict, for instance, that as the epidemic gains momentum in South East Asia it will make the impact felt by Africa pale into relative insignificance.
The global battle continues to rage, but positive reports continue to come in from some regions of the African continent. Some West Africa nations are case in point. Our people in Swaziland, for instance, report a significant shift in the numbers of recent years. This phenomenon is not reflected in the numbers below, because they represent the reality, as far as it could be assessed, by the end of 2007. We expect statistics presently in the making to show real progress.
Nevertheless, the statistics enumerated below reflect some of the points made above, and serve as an interesting point of comparison. One of the things the statistics point out is the degree of devastation the pandemic has caused among the senior sectors of African society as compared to North America. This reality is brought to bear at the level of the younger generations in Africa, particularly the adolescent generation.
Literacy rates are fairly similar, while life expectancy varies dramatically. This speaks of hope that the potential to hear and understand can bring. The time is right, the mechanics are in place, good things are being done, the positive potential is real ... we are encouraged. We're grateful for your encouragement and participation in the cause.
Southern Africa - US - Canada Comparison - SIn
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