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HIV is the second deadliest disease in human history, and it continues to vie for the prime position. Since its first documented case, the virus has claimed over 30 MILLION lives worldwide. Today, we have the knowledge and the means to prevent new HIV infections and keep HIV patients alive for decades. But we continue to see new infections and AIDS-related deaths because social stigma prevents testing and treatment. New social networking technologies have allowed researchers to understand how social influence can change cultural norms and spread positive behaviors through society. 'A Social Cure' explores these new tools and paints intimate portraits of three heroes--Noku, Simi and Sbu--who live at the epicenter of the virus in African communities where HIV infection rates hover around 30-50%.
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HIV is the second deadliest disease in human history, and it continues to vie for the prime position. Since its first documented case, the virus has claimed over 30 MILLION lives worldwide. Today, we have the knowledge and the means to prevent new HIV infections and keep HIV patients alive for decades. But we continue to see new infections and AIDS-related deaths because social stigma prevents testing and treatment. New social networking technologies have allowed researchers to understand how social influence can change cultural norms and spread positive behaviors through society. 'A Social Cure' explores these new tools and paints intimate portraits of three heroes--Noku, Simi and Sbu--who live at the epicenter of the virus in African communities where HIV infection rates hover around 30-50%.