Social Rehabilitation of HIV/AIDS Orphans.

Introduction The trauma of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is now quite palpable. More men have been killed by AIDS than the total casualties of both the world wars taken together. By the end of the 20 century, well over ten million children have been rendered orphans by this disease. The problems faced by the orphans suffering from human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) and AIDS are not only of medical nature but also have associated social and emotional aspects that demand compelling attention and appropriate intervention. The non-acceptance and social discrimination of such children requires a compaction of medical, social, educational and emotional rehabilitation. These children need love and affection so that they could live quality life free from the fear of foreseen.