PRI’s ‘The World’ Reports on AIDS Prevention Efforts Among Black Brazilians
PRI's "The World" reported yesterday on HIV/AIDS prevention programs in Brazil that target followers of the Afro-Brazilian religion of Candomble, which is practiced mainly by poor, black Brazilians. Although the number of AIDS deaths in Brazil has dropped by about 75% in the past few years due to government-sponsored treatment and prevention programs, most of these programs are aimed toward the white population (Radil, "The World," PRI, 8/19).The full segment is available online in RealPlayer Audio. This is part of the Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription.