In a world where so many people from all spheres of influence are suffering and being plagued by this deadly virus that has spread and almost engulfed the whole world, it is of great importance to look at the way in which Christianity have done or need to do in response to HIV and AIDS. There are many people who have praised or still praise small Christian communities which have developed some social groups as a way of responding to the call of those in need of help, those who are suffering in one way or the other from HIV and AIDS. On the other hand some patients have experienced hell on earth due to the treatment they have undergone from Christians who preached sermons of doom to them. The mandate of this paper however, it is to explore the development and progress of the Christian Faith groups towards answering the call of the multitude that has been affected by HIV and AIDS. The paper seeks to applause or regard in high esteem the work done or that which is being done for the betterment of life for those suffering. On the other hand the paper will also look at the weaknesses or shortfalls of these Christian Faith groups that have contributed in the slow progress on prevention and care for the affected. The paper will also suggest the way forward in responding to the call of HIV victims and probable victims.
Perhaps it may help us clear the way if we begin by defining some terms that will repeatedly appear in this paper. The abbreviation HIV stands for Human Immuno-deficiency Virus, AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Christian Communities refers to social groups with a common Christian faith who gather together to pray and serve people suffering and living with HIV and AIDS. The examples of these social groups are the Catholic Relief Services, Young Men or Women's Christian Associations, and Home Based Care Programme to mention but a few.
The Christian community has greatly improved in the manner in which it approached this vehemently burning issue of HIV and AIDS.
HIV/AIDS What is HIV? ... What is AIDS? AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the most severe manifestation of infection with the HIV virus of the body's immune system. ... Testing can be done anonymously at your Local County Health Services, your private doctor, and at various AIDS organizations. ... With all the advancements in AIDS research, being diagnosed HIV+ is no longer a death sentence. ...
HIV and AIDS HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a complex retrovirus that causes AIDS (Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome). ... "The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS believes that there are now over 34 million people that are infected with HIV or AIDS worldwide. ... Although donated blood from organization such as the American Red Cross is tested for HIV, there is a slight chance that HIV can be transmitted through blood transfusions. ... Being HIV-positive is not the same as having AIDS. ... Having AIDS means that your immune system has been worn down by HIV. ...
Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) hijacks the natural defense system of body, and can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). ... The epidemiological triangle to HIV/AIDS will also be discussed. ... National Agency or Organization for AIDS The International AIDS Society (IAS) is the foremost, and self-governing organization of HIV specialists. ... President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is the United States Government's initiative to support people that are infected with HIV/AIDS. ...
You don't catch AIDS, you catch HIV. HIV is the virus that leads to AIDS. ... Therefore it is impossible for a donor to get HIV from giving plasma or blood(HIV/AIDS 2). ... The condom itself can kill the virus(HIV/AIDS 2). ... HIV is not spread through the air or water, unlike many other viruses(HIV/AIDS 2). ...
HIV and AIDS AIDS and HIV are both very serious conditions that can occur within the body if one does not take care of themselves and practice safe sex. AIDS is the disease caused by HIV. ... HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. ... In this day and age we don't need to worry so much about blood transfusion because now they test blood donors for AIDS or the virus causing AIDS, HIV. ... One condition is AIDS - dementia, this is caused by HIV infection itself. ...
Powell called HIV/AIDS. ... It's called HIV/AIDS." Worldwide, forty-two million people are living with HIV/AIDS, of which twenty-nine point four million live in sub-Saharan Africa. ... While this is good news, any vaccine for HIV/AIDS is still years from being available to the public. ... A joint report from "UNAIDS and the World Health Organization" emphasized the need for access to AIDS medications in undeveloped nations. ...
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is an STD that has, to date, claimed over 40 million lives. ... The difference between HIV and AIDS is simple; HIV is the virus contracted through the one of the three modes of transmission, while AIDS is the diagnosis of HIV's weakening of the immune system. ... The first documented cases of HIV/AIDS were in the United States; New York and California, in 1981. ... It was first believed that HIV/AIDS only affected the Gay population. ... Due to medical advancements, HIV/AIDS need not be viewed as a terminal ...
HIV and AIDS A deadly virus of epidemic proportion rapidly spreads throughout the world. ... Symtoms of HIV and AIDS are hard to recongize. ... The average time its take for HIV to turm into AIDS is about eight to eleven years. ... Testing HIV positive does not mean that the person will die, nor does the person have AIDS yet. ... Everyday more people throughout this world are contracting HIV and AIDS. ...
Aids-acquired immune deficiency syndrome- is caused by HIV (Human Immunodefiniency Virus), which produces no symptoms for up to ten years before a person is diagnosed with aids. ... Aids has become the most serious worldwide epidemic, and one of most dangerous stage of HIV. ... A quarter-century later, in the mid-1980s, researchers studied the growing AIDS epidemic and took a second look at the blood and discovered that it contained HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. ... Aids is a fatal. ... Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D., school of technology says "One of the most successful st...
