The Human immunodeficiency virus, more commonly known as HIV, is defined as a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition causing the human immune system to fail. But does HIV/AIDS have the potential to cause an entire continent such catastrophic failure?
As Africa struggled to deal with the reoccurring issue of
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To answer your question, yes, I think that the world’s response would be different and more urgent if it were another continent or country facing such a pandemic. Going back to the “Letter to America”, look at how wrapped up Canada is with the problems in America. Because we are so connected to them and rely on them, we make their problems our problems. I think many people and countries feel that the pandemic in Africa is not their problem; they are not directly affected so why should they be concerned. Again, very sad, but I think many people think this way.
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