Abstract

Light is appearing at the end of the proverbial tunnel throughout the regions of sub-Saharan Africa that are currently being decimated by AIDS. A remarkable congruence of major streams of endeavor portends the success of our shared efforts to limit the ravages of HIV infection and begin winning the war against AIDS on several fronts. The first endeavor is to ensure that the incredible, indescribable plight of individuals dying of AIDS is being heard by individuals, organizations, and governments around the world. AIDS-associated tragedies, such as the 8000 deaths that occur each day, the fact that a new child is orphaned every 14 s, and the collapsing of economies, have raised the topic of AIDS to the forefront of the global conscience [1]. As a result, the world is rolling up its sleeves and is beginning to respond [2]. The 3 by 5 initiatives of the World Health Organization have set forth the goal that million HIV-infected individuals in developing countries will be receiving antiretroviral treatment by 31 December 2005. A second endeavor is the opportunity to make a difference for sick, frequently impoverished

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