“HIV and AIDS have gone through an evolution in the last number of decades. When the disease was made known to the wider public, there was initial panic with many of those diagnosed in the early days becoming seriously ill from a number of infections and losing their battle with the virus. Today, with advances in medication, this is totally different. With consistent care, attention and medication, people with the disease can lead normal lives.

Of course there are still a lot of challenges – especially for those diagnosed with the illness in developing countries but progress is being made and research in the area continues.

This info-graphic from Study Medicine Europe aims to shed some light on the facts behind HIV and AIDS today. It highlights some interesting statistics and points about the condition – check it out!”