HIV Test – England Boss Capello Highlights HIV Fight

The issue of HIV and the accessibility of the HIV test is of pressing concern across the continent of Africa. England football boss, Fabio Capello, has flown to Lesotho to highlight the issue of AIDS and HIV.

According to a report in the Daily Mai, the newly appointed England manager, Fabio Capello, has flown to Lesotho in Africa in order to raise AIDS and HIV awareness in the region and increase access to the HIV test which may help save lives across the vast continent. The Football Association of England hope to highlight the benefits of football and demonstrate the dangers associated with HIV and AIDS

HIV Test – Keeping Up Awareness

Africa is a continent which is ravaged by HIV and AIDS and Lesotho is particularly adversely affected. According to the report in the Daily Mail, Lesotho has one of the highest HIV rates in the world. With a population of just over 2 million, it is a shocking statistic that life expectancy in the region is just 40 years of age. Fabio Capello and the F.A. hope to help bring light to this issue by stressing the importance of the HIV test and also aim to introduce a grass roots football scheme to children across Lesotho. The HIV and AIDS rate amongst adults in Lesotho is 28% and during his visit, Fabio Capello will witness what an HIV test entails and hopes that the high profile trip will increase access to the HIV test to many who need it across Africa.

HIV Test – Alive And Kicking

Football has a great capacity for uniting nations and creating camaraderie and the Football Association hope their visit to the heavily infected HIV and AIDS region of Lesotho will bring attention to the need for a regimented and accessible form of the HIV test being offered to people throughout Africa. According to a report on Annova, Capello will attend the ‘Kick4Life’ football tournament during his visit which aims to tackle infectious diseases such as AIDS and HIV in poverty stricken countries.

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