Since an epidemic was first declared in 1985, HIV and AIDS infection is a continuing public health crisis in South Africa. It currently has the most infected people out of any country. And although it has equipment to treat the disease, South Africa cannot effectively provide that equipment to all the infected people.
Key Dates
- 1982: First documented case of AIDS in South Africa
- 1985: Officials declare a State of Emergency from rising infection rates
- 1995: South Africa hosts the First International Conference for People Living with HIV and AIDS
- 2000: Department of Health outlines a five-year plan to combat HIV, AIDS, and other STDs
AIDS South Africa Books
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Waiting to Happen: HIV/Aids in South Africa: The Bigger Picture
The Moral Economy of AIDS in South Africa (Cambridge Africa Collections)
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References
Fast Facts
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Number of HIV-positive people (2005)
5.5 million
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AIDS-related deaths (2005)
320,000
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Children orphaned by AIDS (2005)
1.2 million
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National HIV prevalence rate among adults
18.8%
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Fact:
Women are four times more likely to be infected
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Fact:
Estimated 1500 South Africans infected daily
