Celebrities including actors Sir Roger Moore and Gwyneth Paltrow have united to create a four-minute UNICEF film that aims to draw attention to HIV in developing countries, reports Marie Claire, UK (marieclaire.co.uk, 2/27).
The film, titled The Gift, raises awareness about the “unwanted gift” of HIV in the developing world. According to the article, it highlights the problem of infections among infants.
Worldwide, a baby is born with HIV almost every minute, according to the article. However with the right treatment, HIV-positive women can reduce their risk of transmitting the virus to their child to 2 percent.
Paltrow said, “I hope that this new short film will raise awareness and funds about this issue and UNICEF will be able to reach every woman with the vital care and medicines they need.”
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Kelly, Hillsboro, 2008-02-28 12:52:44
That's nice, but isn't it about time we REALLY started focusing our time, talents, and fundings for the people of the United States of America affected by HIV/AIDS?
Beth Benne, RN, is HIV negative, but
the virus has impacted her life. She currently supervises a biannual HIV/AIDS awareness week as
the director of the student health center at Pierce College, a
community commuter school in Woodland Hills, California.
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