HIV/AIDS has impacted severely on Africa. The infection rate has risen rapidly and the scale of prevalence is largely unabated. Moreover, the epidemic compounds existing problems that children and families face resulting from decades of exploitation, poverty, civil and regional conflict, and natural disasters. UNAIDS data indicates that Sub-Saharan Africa remains the hardest hit region in the world, with a total of 25 million people living with HIV/AIDS. This publication highlights some key principles and issues that should guide interventions aimed at the protection and care of children affected by HIV/AIDS.
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