Tariq Alghassab

Tariq Alghassab

EAP1- A / News Talk

Article Report- 7

Author:

Anemona Hartocollis.

Title of article:

AIDS Cases Drop Again.

Publication:

The New York Times

Date of article:

September 17, 2011

Short summary

This article talks about the low number of adults with AIDS who were recently diagnosed. He attributed the reason for that number to improved methods of care. Patients were taking treatment, and it is easier to take the treatment. For example, there was a handful of patients who take pills and then this became one capsule containing the three drugs. The report showed that new infections are most common among men under age 30. Furthermore, AIDS programs are aimed at prevention and control for pregnant women and drug users.

Issue that I can find

1- Are there accurate statistics for the number of people infected with AIDS now?

2- Why is there not complete data about this disease?

3- Why are the new infections are most common among men?

My opinion

In my opinion, since the emergence of this disease in 1981 and until now, there has been no real cure for this disease. What is the reason for the lack of a real treatment? Is it the monopoly of the world's major pharmaceutical companies? On the other hand, is it possible the scientists just could not reach a cure for this disease? Note that the rates, the spread of AIDS in Africa and third-world countries is increasing significantly, though; there are programs for prevention and protection. Finally, it requires a great effort by governments and international health bodies such as the World Health Organization to reduce and mitigate the spread of this disease.