Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, is a virus that attacks the immune system. The immune system fights infections and diseases in a person’s body. Over time, HIV weakens a person’s immune system so it has a very hard time fighting diseases. HIV causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). What exactly is AIDS? AIDS is the name … Continue reading Alarming: Estimated over 24,000 people living in Gambia with HIV, said NAS. What is HIV and what is AIDS?