The document discusses how AIDS is spreading, its effects in Africa, and prevention efforts. It spreads through unprotected sex, contaminated needles and blood transfusions. Two-thirds of people with HIV live in Africa, where AIDS has killed over 15 million people since the epidemic began. Countries have promoted abstinence and condom use to curb transmission rates, with Uganda and Zimbabwe seeing reductions after prevention programs. Over 20 million people globally are currently living with HIV/AIDS.
