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It is sad to read about the impact of HIV/AIDS in South Africa. The number of people affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa is tremendous.

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The high amount of people with HIV/AIDS leads to an impact on children as lots of children are left to be orphaned.

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Orphans are shown to be highly vulnerable to HIV. Orphans are also at a high risk of being forced into sex.

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Fortunately, action is being taken. Africa Check verified that South Africa has the largest antiviral therapy program in the world, which is good because they have the highest rate of HIV/AIDS.

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South Africa's government was forced to use national prevention of mother to child transmission program. As a result from this push, life expectancy has risen 10 years, from 53 years old in 2004 to 62 years old in 2015.

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Now, mothers who are pregnant and have HIV are put on life-long treatment to ensure HIV/AIDS is not transferred to their new born children. This program has reduced child mortality by 20%.