[imported_imported_torQQue]

in Africa

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4317019.stm

Nearly 90 million Africans could be infected by the HIV virus in the next 20 years if more is not done to combat the epidemic, the UN has warned.

Some 25 million Africans have HIV, the virus that causes Aids, at present.

The world body estimates the next two decades could see 89 million new cases of the disease in Africa - or up to 10% of the continent's population.

The UN recommends a committed campaign against HIV/Aids - and $200bn (£105bn) of investment - to stem its spread.

At best, taking more action against Aids could save 16 million people from dying of the disease and a further 43 million people from contracting it, the UN says.

According to our correspondent, the UN offers hope that the effective use of resources could eventually end the Aids epidemic in Africa.

At the same time, it warns that current levels of action could see the disease bring the entire continent to its knees.



This is pretty bad. I don't see this getting much better until a vaccine is invented, and even then I don't know.

[BGRBABE]

Some may 25 million Africans have HIV the virus that causes Aids at present, but not all. The whole world?

[Hurley]

Just think, that all started with one monkey "lover"

[BGRBABE]

BGRBABE is always thinking.

[T-Blankenship78]

lol... but think aids also brought on baby protectors.. lol