Compassion estimates that more than 20,000 children whom it assists in Africa are HIV-infected and tens of thousands more have a parent or sibling with the disease.
“HIV/AIDS intervention is an ongoing, natural extension of Compassion's mission to provide health-related benefits to all Compassion-assisted children,” Stafford said.
World health experts warn the problem is only growing. There are nearly 11 million AIDS orphans in Africa, and in sub-Saharan Africa, 42 million people are HIV positive. Two and a half million Africans will die this year from disease.
While Compassion has always provided medical help to the 600,000 children in its program, the latest addition calls for the use of antiretroviral drugs -- medicines that can extend the life and quality of life for a child.
Good to see Compassion responding! We sponsor two children through them and it is a great organization!
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