Question

Imagine that an HIV epidemic has reached your school. Estimates indicate that 10% of the student population has already become infected with the virus. Discuss the steps that the school and you, as an individual, should take to combat this situation. Then answer the following questions

Answer 1

HIV epidemic has reached the school and it is understood that 10% of the student population has already become infected with the virus. The steps needed to combat the spread include:

HIV education: The Students should be taught about the nature of the virus and different ways in which it is spread from one person to another.

Health hygiene: The School should take and comply with stricter hygienic rules to prevent the spread such as provision and ensuring certain things such as needle, blade and other sharp objects aren’t shared between the students.

There should also be efficient management of injuries and proper standard health practices in the school clinic to stop the spread.