Hello everyone, today we will present about Children with HIV and AIDS. So let’s start with introduction.
Introduction
The number of kids who get infected with HIV each year is going down. At the end of 2015, 2.6 million children throughout the world ages 15 and younger were living with the virus, but only about one-third of them were getting treatment.
Most cases of childhood HIV and AIDS are in sub-Saharan Africa, the southern part. It's the leading cause of death among preteens and teens there. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, damages their immune system, so they can't fight infections and some cancers well.
Children affected by HIV and AIDS are more vulnerable and face greater challenges to their psychosocial well-being compared to other children of the same age. But with the right combination of drugs and loving support, kids with HIV can grow up.