HIV by more than half.

African countries have seen a tremendous increase in the number of men going in for circumcision, which reduces the susceptibility that a man has to HIV by more than half. In fact, South Africa, the country which leads the world in the number of cases with HIV infection, is now leading the world with the biggest AIDS treatment program as well. The United Nations estimates, a massive number of 700,000 South Africans who have been getting the medicines. This should work as an encouragement for the rest of the world.

AIDS is known to be the most dangerous sexually transmitted disease (STD) ever. It has made the concepts of contraception, "safe sex" using condoms and abstinence more apparent and important. Several people, the world over, hope that while eradication of AIDS goes on smoothly, the new found morality remains intact. This is where I sign off! More on this issue, soon!