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December 03, 2012

Stigma for Central America's HIV-positive kids
San Salvador (AFP) Dec 1, 2012
Four-year-old Carlos, who makes a lengthy trip every two weeks with his teenage aunt to a special clinic in El Salvador's capital, has no notion of the cruel stigma that comes with his HIV diagnosis. Governments and aid groups across the region are organizing official parades and cultural events Saturday to raise awareness and celebrate World AIDS Day. But in Central America, HIV and AIDS patients carry a burden that is heavier than the medical consequences of the virus that still has no cure. ... read more

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