The impoverishing pandemic: The impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis in Southern Africa on development (original) (raw)
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The HIV/AIDS pandemic has profoundly affected Southern Africa, which hosts over a third of the global population living with the disease. With the highest HIV prevalence rates and millions of orphans due to AIDS, the region faces significant developmental challenges. This paper discusses the economic impact, estimated GDP losses attributable to HIV/AIDS, and the varied governmental responses required to cope with this unprecedented health crisis.
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