Ignorance and fear on the part of a government will most likely lead to disaster, a situation which the AIDS story brutally illustrates. The Plague traces the disease’s development, from the first reported cases amongst gay communities in the USA, to the full-blown state of emergency prevailing in 1993. <br/> Pulling no punches, the series discusses the failure of western governments to act quickly enough to save lives, despite the growing unrest from activists hoping to raise awareness and secure cheaper drugs for sufferers. It also examines the slow scientific progress and political pressures and rivalries faced by the scientists. Featuring victims and their friends and relations, The Plague presents a candid picture of the major public health issue of the age.
Ignorance and fear on the part of a government will most likely lead to disaster, a situation which the AIDS story brutally illustrates. The Plague traces the disease’s development, from the first reported cases amongst gay communities in the USA, to the full-blown state of emergency prevailing in 1993.
Pulling no punches, the series discusses the failure of western governments to act quickly enough to save lives, despite the growing unrest from activists hoping to raise awareness and secure cheaper drugs for sufferers. It also examines the slow scientific progress and political pressures and rivalries faced by the scientists. Featuring victims and their friends and relations, The Plague presents a candid picture of the major public health issue of the age.
