Welcome
Dear Visitor,Welcome to our site, that is exclusively designed to help you understand more about HIV/AIDS, its modes of transmission, and its burden in relation to Lebanon and the rest of the world. The AIDS pandemic has reached terrifying proportions. The estimated number of persons living with HIV/AIDS has exceeded forty million according to WHO/UNAIDS figures. The vast majority of victims are in developing countries where access to and availability of treatment are beyond the capabilities of individuals and communities. Moreover, the incidence of the disease is highest in persons between the ages of 20 to 40 years. This has lead to significant sociological and economical impact in countries most affected by the epidemic. Some African countries are suffering from the economical and social consequences of the pandemic and the burden contributed by HIV/AIDS in terms of mortality and total disability is substantial. If the pattern of the pandemic continues unhindered, life expectancy in some African countries may drop by 17 years by the year 2020. HIV/AIDS is not only a medical illness but a social and economical problem as well. No country can claim that it has escaped the effect of the disease. The response to this new challenge to humanity should be multi-factorial and global. Lebanon was one of the first countries in the region to acknowledge the threat of AIDS and to formulate a national multi-factorial response based on strong cooperation and partnership between the public and private sectors. Several NGO's contribute considerably to the fight against AIDS. The Lebanese AIDS Society (LAS) is the only NGO which activities are exclusively devoted to the fight against AIDS. Preventing the spread of the virus, disseminating information to the public, educating health care workers, treating and supporting infected individuals and encouraging clinical and scientific research related to HIV disease are our major goals. We cannot win the fight without your help and support.
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