Quote by Annie Lennox
I can't understand why the front pages of newspapers can cover bird flu and swine flu and everybody is up in arms about that and we still haven't really woken up to the fact that so many women in sub-Saharan Africa - 60 percent of people in - infected with HIV are women.
Summary
This quote highlights the discrepancy in media coverage and public reaction between global health issues. It points out that while diseases like bird flu and swine flu receive significant attention and alarm, the high percentage of women infected with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa is not given the same level of urgency. The quote emphasizes that there is a need for more awareness and action regarding the situation of women in this region who are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS.
Topics
Women
By Annie Lennox