AIDS continues to take a devastating toll on people around the world. The global AIDS crisis has also had a significant impact on politics in nations around the world, from health policy to foreign aid. The global AIDS epidemic has shaped our world in many ways. As you read, you'll learn about what governments all over the world have done to combat the AIDS epidemic. Discover how governments have shaped their aid contributions to developing nations in order to fight against the deadly disease. Find out about the United Nations' prevention efforts, how activist groups have helped to bring rampant AIDS infections in Africa to light, and how governments are spending to pursue medical research into AIDS and potential treatments.