HIV/Aids and Stigma
Nepal, Dec. 5 -- Along with the rest of the world, Nepal, too, observed World Aids Day on December 1. This year the theme of World Aids Day focuses on the one-word slogan "Equalize", urging everyone to confront the inequalities which are holding back progress in ending Aids. This year's slogan stresses changing the world's view on HIV/Aids, along with diagnosing and treating this viral disease. As far as HIV/Aids in Nepal is considered, the first case of the disease was identified in the country 34 years ago in 1988. As early as a decade and a half ago, the number of HIV-infected people in Nepal was estimated at 60,000 to 70,000. Today, this number is expected to have come down to 30,000. Needless to say, this has been possible because of...
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