Where have infectious diseases impacted population trends and what are governments and aid organizations doing to fight this diseases such as HIV/AIDS and malaria?
What will be an ideal response?
The area most impacted has been southern Africa—in particular, Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland. Both governments and international aid organizations have been fighting the spread of the disease through educational efforts and facilitating the accessibility of treatments and condoms. There have been greater services available for HIV testing, counseling, and prenatal screening.
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