Cuba'According to the UNAIDS report of 2003 there were an estimated 3,300 Cubans living with
HIV/AIDS (approx 0.05% of the population). In the mid-1980s, when little was known about
the virus, Cuba compulsorily tested thousands of its citizens for HIV. Those who tested
positive were taken to Los Cocos and were not allowed to leave. The policy drew criticism
from the United Nations and was discontinued in the 1990s.
How do you feel about this? While this is an obvious violation of human rights, do you
see any derived benefit of this action such that it is a worthwhile tradeoff?
India
India’s economic is rapidly growing and has significant impact on its population. In 1985, 93% of the population had an annual household income less than $5.40 per day. In 2005, this number has dropped to 54%. India is emerging out of poverty and many are joining middleclass population. Looking at the picture essay on Time magazine, do you think India is ready to tackle the health and development challenges as it transitions to a developed nation?
http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1711814_1523732,00.html
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