CLEAN : HIV carrier in Lebanon battles

The video discusses a patient's experience with AIDS, highlighting the challenges of living with the disease in the Middle East due to social stigma. It provides statistics on HIV in Lebanon and the Arab world, contrasting global trends. The video also covers community efforts to support patients and raise awareness about HIV prevention.

What did the patient initially think was the cause of his symptoms?

• The flu

• Food poisoning

• Allergies

• A common cold

Why is it difficult for people in the Middle East to disclose their HIV status?

• High cost of treatment

• Social stigma and shame

• Fear of legal consequences

• Lack of medical facilities

What has a local organization been doing to help those affected by HIV?

• Providing free medication

• Building hospitals

• Offering financial support

• Decreasing social burdens through community empowerment

How has the number of HIV carriers in the Arab world changed since 2001?

• It has decreased significantly

• It has slightly increased

• It has remained the same

• It has more than doubled

What is the global trend in new HIV infections since 2001?

• Increasing rapidly

• Fluctuating unpredictably

• Decreasing in various countries

• Staying constant