Pandemic risk factors

Pandemic risk, as noted, is driven by the combined effects of spark risk and spread risk. The foci of both risk factors often overlap, especially in some LMICs (such as in Central and West Africa and Southeast Asia), making these areas particularly vulnerable to pandemics and their negative consequences. Spark Risk A zoonotic spark could … Continue reading Pandemic risk factors

The effects of AIDS/HIV in Africa

HIV and Aids in Africa Africa is the region most affected by HIV and AIDS in the world. Approximately 22.4 million people, which is around two thirds of the global total of people living with HIV, can be found in Sub-Saharan Africa alone. The spread of AIDS/HIV in Africa, and the resulting death toll, varies … Continue reading The effects of AIDS/HIV in Africa