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Overlooked: A Global Crisis of H.I.V. Treatment for Children

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Members of the South African Health Ministery chat on April 8, 2013 during the launch of the new single dose anti-AIDs drug at Phedisong clinic in Ga-Rankuwa, 100 kms North of Johannesburg. The new pill will simplify the world's biggest HIV treatment regime to just one life-saving pill a day. The new single dose AIDS drug was secured at a record-low price and will cost the state 89 rand a month ($10, eight euros) per patient. After years of refusing to roll out ARVs, South Africa now has 1.9 million people on treatment of its 5.6 million HIV-positive population, which is the world's largest. The new pill will be introduced this month to positive pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, people co-infected with TB, and to new ARV patients. AFP PHOTO / STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN (Photo credit should read STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP/Getty Images)

Overlooked: A Global Crisis of H.I.V. Treatment for Children

Every day, hundreds of children and youths around the world die from HIV/AIDS-related illnesses and complications. In sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated 100,000 children and youths die from HIV/AIDS-related illnesses annually. This is an alarming statistic, as it shows that HIV/AIDS is still a major health concern in the region. Despite the progress that has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, many children and youths in sub-Saharan Africa are still not receiving the proper treatment they need in order to survive.

HIV/AIDS is a virus that attacks the immune system, making it easier for the body to contract other illnesses. HIV/AIDS is especially dangerous for children and youths because their immune systems are still developing, making them more vulnerable to infection. HIV/AIDS is also incurable, and although antiretroviral drugs can slow down the progression of the virus, it cannot be cured. Without proper access to antiretroviral drugs, HIV/AIDS can quickly become life-threatening.

Unfortunately, many children and youths in sub-Saharan Africa are unable to access the antiretroviral drugs they need to effectively treat their HIV/AIDS. In many cases, these drugs are too expensive for the family to purchase, or they are not available in the region. In addition, access to medical care is often difficult to come by in the region, with many medical facilities lacking the resources and staffing to effectively provide treatment for HIV/AIDS. As a result, many children and youths in sub-Saharan Africa are unable to receive the proper treatment they need in order to survive.

The lack of access to proper treatment for HIV/AIDS is a global crisis that is often overlooked. Despite the progress that has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, the disease is still a major health concern in many parts of the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, HIV/AIDS has had a devastating impact on the lives of many children and youths, with hundreds dying every year from HIV/AIDS-related illnesses. Without access to effective treatment, this number will continue to rise.

It is therefore essential that the global community take action to ensure that all children and youths in sub-Saharan Africa have access to the proper treatment they need in order to survive. This can be achieved by providing greater access to antiretroviral drugs and medical care in the region. In addition, it is important to create awareness of the issue and educate the public on the importance of seeking treatment for HIV/AIDS. By doing so, we can ensure that no child is left behind in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

The fight against HIV/AIDS is far from over, and it is essential that the global community take action to ensure that all children and youths in sub-Saharan Africa have access to the proper treatment they need in order to survive. By taking action and providing greater access to antiretroviral drugs and medical care, we can help to reduce the number of children and youths dying from HIV/AIDS-related illnesses every year and ensure that no child is left behind in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

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It is time to take action and ensure that all children and youths in sub-Saharan Africa have access to the proper treatment they need in order to survive. By providing greater access to antiretroviral drugs and medical care and creating awareness of the issue, we can help to reduce the number of children and youths dying from HIV/AIDS-related illnesses and ensure that no child is left behind in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

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