HIV in South Africa is growing at a very fast rate .The number of HIV patients spread all over the country. KwaZulu/Natal had the highest HIV patients in South Africa. In 2005 there were more than five and a half million HIV patients. You will be amazed to know that every day there are more than 1000 deaths in South Africa due to HIV.
There has been a lot of debates on the growth of HIV cases in South Africa. Not only the individuals but the families of the infected people have been affected.
The condition of the HIV patients is slowly improving due to the antiretroviral drug treatment. The patients are able to lead a better life. But again unfortunately the HIV patients are not aware of the treatment.
The HIV epidemic in South Africa has adversely affected the economic and social growth of the country.
Causes for the growth of HIV in South Africa
Unhealthy life style is one of the major causes for the growth of HIV in South Africa.
Fast life style has led to the population of having more than one sex partners.
Social instability is also one of the reasons for the growth of HIV in South Africa.
The government has taken a lot of initiatives to curb HIV in South Africa.
