it attacks and destroys the immune system of the body. It is caused by a virus called Human Immuno Deficiency Virus or HIV in short. HIV damages body’s immune system by destroying white blood cells which help us to destroy invaded pathogens. When HIV enters a white blood cell‚ it may remain dormant. However‚ once it is activated‚ it infects another cell to produce many new HIVS. After a certain period of time‚ the white blood cells are destroyed and leading to a loss of function of the immune system
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you do touch one‚ carefully wash your hands to reduce the risk that you spread the infection to another part of your body. Chancroid and HIV Chancroid sores may make it easier to contract HIV. If you are at risk for HIV and have a chancroid sore‚ it is especially important to abstain from sex play. If you do have sex‚ you can reduce your risk of getting HIV and other STDs by using latex or female condoms. Causes[edit source] Chancroid is a bacterial infection caused by the fastidious Gram-negative
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to eliminate even with assistance from advance modern medicine. In particular‚ human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) are notorious for their capability to end a person’s way of life. These viral maladies are noted for differing methods of transmission‚ distinct lack of prominent symptoms‚ and the dissimilar treatments used on patients to ease the symptoms. HIV and HSV are both classified as sexually transmitted diseases‚ yet they are inherently different at the molecular
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and might prevent also the malnutrition of the children. Furthermore‚ the company should be aware about any single fact of that society which can interact positively or negatively with their product. For example‚ if Nestle can help the spread of HIV virus through trainings and free blood tests for mothers to be‚ it can be said that it is a responsible company in the same time with being profitable. Multinationals must understand when entering such a country‚ the numerous differences that exist
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS 5 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6 2. INTRODUCTION - YOUTHFM HIV/AIDS AWARENESS PROJECT CONTEXT 9 2.1 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION 9 2.1.1 HIV/AIDS - An Overview: 9 2.1.2 HIV/AIDS in Tanzania: Young people in danger 9 2.1.2 Existing Initiatives addressing HIV/AIDS in Tanzania 11 2.2 The Tanzania Youth Aware Trust Fund 12 2.3 Relationship to Target Country Priorities 13 3. YOUTHFM HIV/AIDS AWARENESS- THE PROPOSED PROJECT 14 3.1 PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
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“Officials estimate that a million Ugandans are living with HIV‚ the virus that causes AIDS. Of these‚ an estimated 200‚000 are in the advanced stages of the virus and need antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). About half of these are receiving treatment.” (Kavuma). For decades the governments of some African countries have been unable to provide the proper healthcare for their people. Among these countries‚ Uganda is home to one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS. The government has put effort in to provide treatment
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people think that their lives will be better if they associate themselves with a product or organization. HIV/ Aids are two of the biggest medical issues in today’s society. HIV which stands for human immunodeficiency virus is a virus that weakens the immune system and makes it harder to fight off diseases and cancers (WebMD). Every day‚ 700 babies are born with HIV and in the past 30 years‚ HIV/AIDS has killed more than 36 million people (red). Project (Red) and loveLife are two Aids ad campaigns
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have sexual intercourse with. The transmission of HIV among IDU’s would go down if users could exchange contaminated needles for sterilized equipment (Jacobson‚ 2006). Because injection drug users have a hard time finding new needles‚ they resort to injecting themselves with used needles‚ putting their health at risk. Recently‚ programs like this have been established worldwide in an effort to prevent the spread of diseases‚ such as HIV. Until the 1970’s needles could be purchased without
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HIV/AIDS AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus‚ or HIV. By killing or damaging cells of the body’s immune system‚ HIV progressively destroys the body’s ability to fight infections and certain cancers. People diagnosed with AIDS may get life-threatening diseases called opportunistic infections. These infections are caused by microbes such as viruses or bacteria that usually do not make healthy people sick It is a major epidemic worldwide and Philippines is no exception. Since the first
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FUNDING PROPOSAL TO CREATE HIV\AIDS AWARENESS AND HIV DEATH REDUCTION IN DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY- MAVOKO CONSTITUENCY‚ EASTERN PROVINCE KENYA. DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY ATHIRIVER CAMPUS RESEARCH DONE AND COMPILED BY: FIONA J. KIPROP 0720- 818697 fifikip@yahoo.com KAREN NJAGI 0701-216017 karenwangui628@gmail.com A FUNDING PROPOSAL TO CREATE HIV\AIDS AWARENESS AND HIV DEATH REDUCTION IN DAYSTAR
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