UNAIDS
We need to enhance protection to prevent AIDS
HIV is a virus that undermines the body's immune system, making it vulnerable to diseases. Alongside, it renders the human body defenseless against bacterial infections. The hopeful aspect is that despite being infected with AIDS due to the development of modern medicine and healthcare facilities worldwide, the mortality rate has significantly decreased. Now, with timely treatment, it is possible to live longer even if infected with AIDS. In Bangladesh, the number of AIDS patients is still relatively low, accounting for less than 0.1 percent of the total population. However, it has been reported by the United Nations' HIV/AIDS agency, UNAIDS, that despite the relatively low prevalence in terms of the population, the number of people affected by AIDS is increasing steadily, which is concerning for the country.