Africa

Africa is one of the last places on earth reached by the powerful European invasions. Ancient explorers have toured the world years ago before coming to this continent. In the recent decades, the neglect that Africa has been getting became more apparent with the onslaught of AIDS.

There are more people in Africa dying from famine, drought, and yes, AIDS, the devastating disease, than in any place or region in the world. The African people are perhaps the most malnourished inhabitants of the earth. Because of AIDS, they seem to be the least healthy people in the world. The most number of AIDS patients and victims are in this region. This predicament dates back a long time ago.

Take for instance, Zambia, one of the countries in Africa. Roam around the country and you will see countless people from all walks of life who are suffering from the deadly AIDS. Many of them are victims of the epidemic that struck the country. Can you imagine that for every five Zambians, one is HIV infected? This is indeed a very harsh reality. Many Africans, not only those in Zambia, have been with this dilemma for ages. The name Africa has become dramatically synonymous with AIDS. As such, some regions are less developed and less traveled compared with other nations or places in the world. There are lesser jobs and employment opportunities, therefore, slower progress.