Maghreb region marks World Aids Day

2008-12-01

On the occasion of World AIDS Day on Monday (December 1st), Morocco's Ministry of Health reported that the country has a low HIV infection rate of 0.08% among the general population. The cumulative number of AIDS cases reported since 1986 is 2,798, MAP reported.

In Algeria, L'Expression noted that since 1985, 817 people have been diagnosed with AIDS. Educational events are being held for young people across the country to mark World Aids Day, local press reported.

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فاطمة الزهراء Posted 2008-12-16

I encourage my country Morocco. I am proud of the efforts they exert to fight this serious disease, AIDS. It is widely spread. I see people who have this disease. I hope that all sick people who have this disease will recover, especially children who still have a prosperous future ahead, God willing. Thank you for your support. Bye.

أنس بناني Posted 2009-02-22

Fight AIDS. To those who suffer from it I say be patient, it is God Who grants life and takes it.

علي البخاري Posted 2009-03-15

First of all, I wish you success and good health, my respectable professor. I ask your help in getting some brochures if you have them. Thank you very much. Ali Boukhari from the city of Chefchaouen in the north of Morocco. Salam.

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