HIV/Aids in the Tropics

HIV/AIDS is a significant health issue in tropical regions, where the disease spreads primarily through unprotected sexual contact, sharing needles, and from mother to child during birth. The tropics often face challenges like poverty, limited healthcare access, and misinformation, making prevention and treatment more difficult. AIDS, the advanced stage of HIV infection, weakens the immune system, leading to life-threatening infections. Efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in these areas include education on safe practices, improving healthcare access, and providing antiretroviral therapy, which helps manage the virus and allows individuals to lead healthier lives.