Choose all of the accurate statements regarding the aids epidemic in africa. hiv was first diagnosed in the 1980s. some people did not seek treatment for hiv because of the social stigma of the disease. western countries have offered little to aids-stricken countries. african governments led the way in finding treatment for hiv/aids in the early years of the disease. over half of all hiv/aids deaths in the world are in africa. civil war and economic problems slowed the response of many african countries. effective medical treatment has practically ended aids as an issue in africa today.