Contrary to popular belief, beetroot and garlic doesn’t cure HIV/AIDS. The disease is incurable and what makes it so dangerous is that it can be spread sexually. This is a major problem as billions of people have no assess to preventative measures such as condoms and anti-retroviral drugs. Education is the key to promoting a safer sex life, especially the youth who often have a “it will never happen to me’ attitude when regarding the disease.World Aids day isn’t just about educating society about prevention it’s also about acceptance and understanding of those affected. Stigma and discrimination associated with HIV and AIDS are among the greatest barriers to preventing further infections, providing adequate care, and alleviating suffering. The stigma surrounding sex, sexuality, and intravenous drug use has prevented millions from receiving information about HIV, how it is transmitted, and how to protect themselves.

“The South African National Aids Council (Sanac), with representation from all sectors of government and civil society, together with Nedlac, have agreed that at 12.00 noon today, the Deputy President will ask all people in South Africa to stop and observe and act on World Aids Day.”  Taken from the Dispatch online

Okay, so it might not be the most effective method against the HIV/AIDS epidemic but it’s an effort nonetheless. Personally I would like to see more billboards, PSA’s and posters about the disease plastered around the country. The more we speak about the disease the more we can do to combat it.

Find out more about World AIDS day by visiting their site (HERE) and enjoy some of these ads which are helping to eradicate the spread of HIV/AIDS.