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DEATH STALKS A CONTINENT.

Authors :
McGeary, Johanna
Source :
TIME Magazine; 2/12/2001, Vol. 157 Issue 6, p36, 9p, 2 Color Photographs, 2 Charts, 1 Map
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Discusses the AIDS epidemic in Africa and how the region's social dynamics colluded to spread the disease and help block effective intervention. Details of the personal stories of disease victims, including a tuberculosis patient in a home-care program, a truck driver, a prostitute, and a child; Assertion that developed countries must help Africa fight the epidemic. INSETS: A Fighter in a Land of Orphans, by Simon Robinson;A Lending Tree, by Simon Robinson;Not Afraid to Speak Out, by Simon Robinson.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0040781X
Volume :
157
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
TIME Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
4052627