Hiv & Aids

Irrelevant of how people contracted this disease, we need to accept that it could happen to anyone. We need to alter our mind set, treat this disease like any other and allow people to feel free to be tested. Free to talk about being HIV positive, and free to take the steps to safeguard others.

The stigma attached to HIV Aids, has forced people to hide their status and as a result, it has spread uncontrollably. Ignorance can be extremely dangerous and while we force people to hide their status, they will remain ignorant to the facts.

Education is available, treatment is available, but until we reach out to those suffering with this disease, we will never stop the spread of HIV/Aids.

Let’s get rid of the stigma and treat this disease as we do every other disease and help those unfortunate sufferers. You’ve just been tested positive, you feel desperate. You cannot turn to anyone……..Talk to us, we will help you. Real Life Advice is there to support you...

HIV can be transmitted in three main ways:

• Sexual transmission
• Transmission through blood
• Mother-to-child transmission

Education is Key

The expansion and improvement of HIV and AIDS education around the world is critical to preventing the spread of HIV. There are an estimated 33 million people living with the virus, and each year millions more people become infected.

Effective HIV and AIDS education can help prevent these new infections by providing people with information about HIV and how it is passed on, and in doing so equipping individuals with the knowledge to protect themselves from becoming infected with the virus. read more...