Quote by Nelson Mandela, Cape Times, July

These numbers are staggering, in fact incomprehensible. By all accounts, we are dealing with the greatest health crisis in human history.Mandela's son Makgatho died on Jan. 6, 2005 of illness related to AIDS, at age 54.

These numbers are staggering, in fact incomprehensible. By a

Summary

This quote acknowledges the overwhelming magnitude of the health crisis caused by AIDS at the time. The mention of Mandela's son, Makgatho, who passed away from an AIDS-related illness emphasizes the personal impact of the epidemic. "These numbers are staggering, in fact incomprehensible" conveys the sense of disbelief and shock faced by the world in response to the immense scale of the crisis. The quote serves as a reminder of the immense toll and devastation caused by AIDS, positioning it as one of the most significant health crises humanity has ever faced.

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By Nelson Mandela, Cape Times, July

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