The HIV/AIDS epidemic has spread rapidly around the world. More that 60 million people have been infected with HIV, and each day, approximately 14,000 new infections occur. HIV is not confined to wealthy and industrialized countries; in fact, the HIV epidemic has had the most severe results in the developing nations of the world. Over 95 percent of people living with HIV/AIDS live in low income countries, where it is difficult to gain access to the necessary medical treatment.
Of all the regions in the world, Sub-Saharan Africa seems to be hardest hit by HIV. …
