The cruel stigma that comes with his HIV diagnosis is not fully understood by four-year-old Carlos, who makes a lengthy trip every two weeks with his teenage aunt to a special clinic in El Salvador's capital. Governments and aid groups across the region are organizing official parades and cultural events Saturday to raise awareness and celebrate World AIDS Day. But in Central America, HIV and AIDS patients carry a burden that is heavier than the medical ...Monday, 3 December 2012
Central America's HIV-Positive Kids Experience Stigma
The cruel stigma that comes with his HIV diagnosis is not fully understood by four-year-old Carlos, who makes a lengthy trip every two weeks with his teenage aunt to a special clinic in El Salvador's capital. Governments and aid groups across the region are organizing official parades and cultural events Saturday to raise awareness and celebrate World AIDS Day. But in Central America, HIV and AIDS patients carry a burden that is heavier than the medical ...
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