Aids is affecting everyone around the globe, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Five years ago, I came across information that reported that Namibia was one of the top 3 countries affected by HIV epidemic. In 2002, about 22% of the population was reported HIV positive. Immediately after learning this information, I became an advocate to fight against the HIV/Aids. Almost everyone in Namibia has a story to tell. Almost every Namibian has lost a sister/mother/father/brother/cousin/neighbor/child/teacher or a mentor from Aids. Not long ago, I learned that the rates has dropped. According to the Namibian Health Minister Dr Richard Kamwi (2008) "prevalence rate now stands at 17,8 per cent, down from a figure of 22 per cent in 2002 and 19,9 per cent in 2006." Moreover, about 230 000 people in Namibia are living with HIV-AIDS.
Thus says, we still have a long way to go. I'm glad to see that many young Namibians are taking this issue seriously than five years ago. My motto is, let us never lose hope, lets keep educating the young people, and let's lead by examples. I pray that by 2010 the rate will drop from 17,8 to 9 percent. I also pray that, come 2015 there would be a cure for HIV. I pray for the entire world.
Motherhood
Monday, December 1, 2008
Aids Day
Aids is affecting everyone around the globe, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Five years ago, I came across information that reported that Namibia was one of the top 3 countries affected by HIV epidemic. In 2002, about 22% of the population was reported HIV positive. Immediately after learning this information, I became an advocate to fight against the HIV/Aids. Almost everyone in Namibia has a story to tell. Almost every Namibian has lost a sister/mother/father/brother/cousin/neighbor/child/teacher or a mentor from Aids. Not long ago, I learned that the rates has dropped. According to the Namibian Health Minister Dr Richard Kamwi (2008) "prevalence rate now stands at 17,8 per cent, down from a figure of 22 per cent in 2002 and 19,9 per cent in 2006." Moreover, about 230 000 people in Namibia are living with HIV-AIDS.
Thus says, we still have a long way to go. I'm glad to see that many young Namibians are taking this issue seriously than five years ago. My motto is, let us never lose hope, lets keep educating the young people, and let's lead by examples. I pray that by 2010 the rate will drop from 17,8 to 9 percent. I also pray that, come 2015 there would be a cure for HIV. I pray for the entire world.
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