Male Circumcision should be Promoted in Developing...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the major health problem globally since 1981. Since that time, almost 70 million people have been infected and nearly 35 million have died due to HIV infection (Global Health Observatory, WHO). With the development of prevention methods and maintaining medical interventions, the incidence of HIV was reduced one-third between 2001 and 2012(UNAIDS., 2013). But there are still 35.3 (32.2–38.8) million people were living with HIV in 2012 with 2.3 (1.9–2.7) million new HIV infections globally according to this Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) report. And it also stated that many challenges exist to achieve millennium development goal 6(MDG-6), â€Å"COMBAT HIV/AIDS, MALARIA AND OTHER DISEASES†. After 30 years of fighting against HIV, all becomes realize that we need new strategies to reach one of our latest goals â€Å"Zero new Infection†. To achieve this goal, Vaccine development is the best but we still not get perfect vaccine although we are trying for many years. So people decide to develop some new ideas which are more realistic. One of them is promotion of male circumcision as a major mean of HIV prevention. Figure 1 show the global adult prevalence rate of HIV in 2007 and it is clearly stated that most HIV cases are in developing countries especially from Africa. Therefore, a cost effective intervention like male circumcision that can suit forShow MoreRelatedPromoting Male Circumcision as a Means of HIV Prevention in Developing Countries1060 Words   |  4 Pagesanniversary of the discovery of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Out of 35 million people living with HIV worldwide, Sub Saharan Africa bears 70% of the global prevalence burden while South and South East Asia hold another 10% (UNAIDS, 2013). As the results of continuous efforts to end the epidemic, a comprehensive HIV prevention package was recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) comprised of: HIV testing and counselling, correctRead MoreA Research Paper About Human Immunodeficiency Virus6608 Words   |  27 Pages HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a lentivirus responsible for gradually destroying the human immune system, and subjecting it to various invincible opportunistic infections. It is the most complex virus ever encountered by mankind. Many of its mysteries have been unleashed through persistent research and studies. While many, are yet to be revealed. II. There are a lot of things to know about this virus. A. History of HIV The human immunodefiency virus (HIV) descendedRead MoreAppraisal Techniques of Public Investments and Projects62994 Words   |  252 Pages(office) October 2011 The purpose of this Training Manual is to help PITT implement the use of international best practices of Investment Appraisal techniques in its programming of public sector investments. It describes how public sector investments should be assessed at conception or programming stage. The modules introduce the basic concepts behind the appraisal techn iques and their applicability in the Rwandan context. It describes the DCF methodology, the shadow pricing methodology and performance