As the article has mentioned, we live in an "international" society and HIV is an "international" epidemic, affecting every single country on the globe in one way or another. This problem is not one which each country can solve on its own. It is a global problem which requires the cooperation of many countries to solve. Even though there are ways to prevent it, countries need to help one another to implement these ways to control the rate which HIV is spreading. Some countries do not have enough resources to reinforce these prevention methods and if their neighbouring countries can lend a hand, I am sure there would be some effects on the condition of HIV in that country.
One way which HIV can be prevented is through the education of the public on this issue. With raised awareness on how it is spread and the consequences of HIV infection, I believe that the public would certainly take actions to protect themselves against this infection. Not enough effort is being put in to salvage the situation which we are in now. This global epidemic is infecting and killing millions of people all over the globe and as part of the human race which all of us belong, we should be working together to save our fellow members.
This global issue cannot be any more related to globalisation. As the article mentioned, HIV easily spreads across oceans and borders. Being different countries do not separate us anymore. Borders and boundaries are no longer in consideration and this is where a global effort is required. It is time to help one another through this epidemic and close up the gap between the rich and the poor, working as one human race.
Environmental and Health expert: Lee Chi Hang Angel
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