HIV/AIDS is a virus that leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus and is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk. It can also be spread by sharing needles or syringes when injecting drugs (“Understanding HIV/AIDS: basics”, 2019).
The pathogenesis of HIV infection involves the transmission of the virus into CD4+ cells. Specifically it attaches its gp120 protein to CD4 receptor sites on T lymphocytes and macrophages which become infected when the viral RNA enters them (Samuel et al., 2018). The process then causes mutations in the cell which allows it to replicate more copies of the virus. As these new viruses are released they infect other healthy immune cells leading to an ongoing cycle until finally killing enough cells that result in AIDS-like symptoms.
Clinically, initial symptoms may include fever, rash, sore throat, muscle aches and fatigue as well as swollen glands in some cases. In later stages individuals may experience frequent infections due to a weakened immune system as well weight loss or wasting away of muscles due to malnutrition (“HIV/AIDS Symptoms & Causes” 2020). Diagnosis is made through two tests – an antigen test that looks for presence of antigens from the virus itself or antibody test which looks for antibodies produced against the virus by your own body after exposure.
There is currently no cure available for HIV but treatments are available including combination anti-viral therapies known as ART (antiretroviral therapy) which reduce viral loads significantly if taken regularly thus reducing onset of AIDS like conditions such as opportunistic infections that compromise one’s immunity system further (Kannangara et al., 2020). Prevention strategies involve education about risks associated with unprotected sex or sharing needles and syringes; use of condoms during sexual intercourse; abstinence from drug use; screening donors before accepting blood donations etc…(“HIV prevention: factsheet overview” 2021).
Section 1 – Project Objectives and by and large exploration approach
1.1 Reasons for Choosing the point and association
Enthusiastically for Finance and a craving for abundance creation through putting resources into productive endeavors, I have consistently attempted to evaluate and examine the exhibition stocks (organization’s) on the stock trade to see which may be productive. I therefor picked this subject since it would assist me with fostering the capacity to all the more likely examine organizations exhibitions, and furthermore to additional my vocation in finance. Throughout the span of my ACCA studies, I have been expected to assess the monetary exhibition (performing proportion examination) of associations, get ready and decipher budget reports (F5, F7, and F9), and to perform business examination. I therefor look to apply this information in a genuine circumstance subsequently this point appears to be great.
Humanity has for a very long time, relied upon the tremendous abundance of assets underneath the planet’s surface; from farming which was the significant action of early man to mining (the extraction of important minerals from the earth).
Mining has been a significant supporter the worldwide economy. A review distributed in 2013 observed that the worldwide gold industry’s commitment to the world’s economy was in excess of 150 nations around the world, as this area alone created more than $171 billions (Cecilia Jamasmie, 2015). As indicated by Mark Cutifani, CEO of AngloGold Ashanti (2012), “mining straightforwardly or by implication drives over 45% of the world’s total national output” (GDP) (Martin Creamer, 2012). This developing significance of the mining business to the worldwide economy was a critical driver to my choice of this area.
I additionally end up working in the ranger service area that likewise manages the extraction of normal assets, this nearness to nature additionally added to my decision of industry
I picked Fresnillo Plc on the grounds that it is perhaps of the biggest silver maker on the planet. The London-recorded organization works a few silver and mother lodes in Mexico. In spite of a drop in Mexican silver creation in 2014, the nation actually stayed the most elevated silver maker around the world, with Fresnillo at its front. The organization is versatile and has a designated creation result of in excess of 65 million ounces of silver by 2018 (Investing News Network, 2015).
1.2 Research points and goals
Dissect and assess the monetary exhibition of Fresnillo Plc for the 3 years finished 31st December 2017
Distinguish the elements that have affected the business and monetary execution of Fresnillo over these years These goals would be accomplished by giving solutions to the accompanying inquiries:
What has been the monetary presentation of Fresnillo Plc over the 3 years finishing 31st December 2017, in contrast with Tahoe Resources Inc.?
How has the qualities, shortcomings, potential open doors, and dangers to Fresnillo, impacted their exhibition (both monetary and nonfinancial) over the long term period?
How has Political, Economic, Social, and Technological elements impacted the presentation (monetary and nonfinancial) of Fresnillo?
1.3 Framework for RAP
The report examinations the monetary exhibition of Fresnillo Plc for the 3 years finishing 31st December 2017. This is worked with by the utilization of proportions, for example, productivity, liquidity, equipping, and financial backer proportions.
To more readily assess the presentation of Fresnillo, their exhibition is benchmarked against that of Tahoe Resources Inc.
The report then, at that point, goes further to dissect the effect of the business climate on the presentation of Fresnillo, by utilizing the SWOT system to analyzing its assets, shortcomings, open doors, and dangers. It additionally utilizes the PEST model to evaluate the effect of political, financial, social, and mechanical variables on Fresnillo Plc.
Section 2 – Information assembling and bookkeeping/business strategies
2.1 Sources of data
Data is fundamental to each examination venture, and given the vagueness in the idea of data it is fundamental to guarantee that data gathered is pertinent and suitable for some random exploration, investigation and so on. There are 2 fundamental data sources: essential and optional sources.
