Lots of children around the world become infected with HIV (HIV stands for Human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.) Year after year it starts again. Few people receive treatment, which might keep them healthy. Because of the many issues surrounding its provision. With out treatment thousands die because of AIDS. In addition, millions more children who are not infected with HIV are indirectly affected by the epidemic, as a result of the death and suffering that AIDS causes in their families and their communities.
