Advocacy for AfricaUnited Nations Millennium Development Goal: “Stop by 2015 and begin to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS” (“Nations Millennium Development Goals Unite." UN News Center. UN, nd Web. 13 May 2014. http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/aids.shtml). HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, has acquired causes. Immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV is a disease that attacks the human immune system. It can be transmitted through sexual contact, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding, through contaminated needles or syringes, and through contact with infected blood. There is currently no cure for HIV because it mutates rapidly and develops resistance to all drugs used against it. While there is no vaccine to cure HIV, antiretroviral drugs are used to provide treatment that slows the reproduction of the virus. They also allow the infected person to live longer. On the contrary, these drugs are very expensive and must be used daily. HIV is a leading cause of death, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In fact, of the 34 million HIV-positive people worldwide, 69% live in sub-Saharan Africa (“11 Facts about HIV in Africa.” DoSomething.org. Np, nd Web. May 13, 2014. https ://beta.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-hiv-africa). Due to the alarming HIV prevalence rate in Africa, the UN has adopted a Millennium Development Goal to halt the spread of the virus. HIV with a target date of 2015. Across Africa, treatment has become more accessible, but the epidemic still remains a major global public health problem. Furthermore, the HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa is causing economic consequences that push people deeper into poverty and is hindering Africa's much-needed development. South Africa is the most affected region…… half of the document……y year (“Funding for HIV and AIDS”. Information and information on HIV and AIDS resources. Np, nd Web. 13 May 2014 http://www.avert.org/funding-hiv-and-aids.htm). It is essential that more developed countries increase their funding to improve treatment and prevention campaigns. Money funding the fight against HIV in South Africa can be used for generic drugs rather than antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. The difference between the two is that generic drugs are cheaper. If South Africa began replacing ARVs with generic drugs, the drugs would be more accessible to the public and could accelerate the UN's goal of universal access. However, in 2009 total global funding began to decline, and if the United Nations is to achieve the 2015 Millennium Development Goal on HIV/AIDS prevention and universal access to treatment, an increase in funding is needed. amount of funds..