Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria And Other Diseases

Question 1

Reasons why goal 6 is important

Answer 1

• HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases such as tuberculosis are largely preventable conditions.
• Rates of HIV can be reduced through education and behaviour change. Antiretroviral drugs. Remain productive members of the community.
• simple cost-effective methods of prevention can significantly reduce the transmission of these diseases.

Question 2

Purpose

Answer 2

To reduce morbidity and mortality rates from HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases such as tuberculosis.