discuss the government policies on HIV/AIDS‚ prevention and control (20mks) Definition of terms Government policies- These are the course of actions or inactions taken by the state with regard to a particular issue. HIV- This is the virus that destroys the human immune system leaving the body defenseless hence vulnerable to other infections. AIDS- The disease presents itself as a collection of signs and symptoms resulting from lowered immunity mostly due to HIV hence referred to as a syndrome.
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and contrast of HIV/AIDS prevention and care programme between Gujarat and Maharashtra states in India India has a serious health problem with Hiv/AIDS. In 2006‚ 3.1 million people were living with the virus‚ according to NACO( The National Aids Control Organisation). In 2006‚ the 15-44 age group had a HIV prevalence of 0.28%‚ so 1.7 million people were HIV positive in India at that time. 1986 witnessed the first case then by 1990 it had assumed epidemic proportions. Today HIV positive numbers
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Chelsea McMillen’s Persuasive Speech Outline General Purpose: To persuade my audience Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience into being in favor of distributing contraceptives (condoms‚ birth control pills‚ spermicides‚ etc.) in high schools. Thesis statement: In order to explain why contraceptives are becoming such a necessity in schools today‚ I will share how teen parenthood is being glorified‚ reasons for such an increase in teenage pregnancies‚ and how effective distributing
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Assignment for the Informative Speech An Informative Speech is a speech that defines‚ describes‚ or explains a concept or idea‚ process or function; and occasionally‚ a thing‚ person or place. 1. Select a subject interesting to you and instructive for your audience. You will prepare a 6 minute informative speech on this subject. Speeches outside the time limit will receive a penalty. 2. The speech should include: a. an introduction which includes all five elements of a good introduction;
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Topic Name: HIV/AIDS: Issues and Attitudes In this essay I will explain why the following issues are most important to consider and keep in mind when caring for a person identified as being HIV positive or having AIDS. The issues that I consider most important are how this illness impacts on the patient psychologically; how to prevent HIV transmission and the interventions that are effective; what treatment is available; and the issues surrounding medication adherence and its importance.
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The first case of HIV was diagnosed in 1968. Within the next three decades it became the leading cause of death for adults 25 to 44 years old. AIDS is the final stage of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) ‚ a virus that ravages the immune system leaving the body susceptible to multiple infections. In the public’s mind HIV/AIDS was a disease that belonged to intravenous drug users‚ homosexuals‚ and others in an unfortunate and stigmatized group. On August 19th 1992‚ Mary Fisher‚ a young‚ white‚ wed
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Light in The Sight Of Tragedy: AIDS/HIV in Theatre The AIDS/HIV virus is a very destructive disease it sees no race‚ no age‚ no gender‚ and no economic background this can affect anyone‚ at any time. AIDS stands for what is called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The virus causes the body’s immune system to break down and become useless in fighting illness and bacteria. In the 1980s and 1990s AIDS and HIV was a very controversial topic‚ but no one spoke about it and was usually swept under the
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How Mosquitos Cannot Transmit HIV/AIDS Many people were concerned that diseases such as HIV and AIDS can be transmitted to another person by mosquitos. The media released the subject concerning the possibility of mosquitoes transmitting AIDS/HIV were common when the disease was first recognized. The media was quick to jumping into conclusions without having their facts straight. That’s why many people believe mosquitos are the main reason for spreading AIDS/HIV. However‚ it is not true. The
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High heels My speech today is about high heel shoes‚ how was it invented‚ and how it has evolved today. High heels were invented in 1660 by a shoemaker named Nicholas Lestage‚ were he designed high heeled shoes for Louis the Great‚ King of France‚ because the king was short in height. The high heel is the man’s best inventory‚ although the disadvantages of it surpluses the advantages of wearing it‚ the high heel has evolved in the past centuries and will continue to do so in the future. What I
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The center of the stage is where I am. I am surrounded by a thousand or so people. The sound of the organ blasts through my ears. The lights leave a warm feeling over my body but all I can see around me is the darkness of the walls. I am standing in the Sydney Opera House. (BEGIN SLIDE) The Sydney Opera House‚ located in Sydney‚ Australia‚ is one of the most majestic buildings in the world. In its short time‚ the Sydney Opera House has earned the reputation of a world-class performing arts center
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