MBOMBELA – Christians communities are urged not to turn a blind eye when it comes to fighting HIV/AIDS.
The coordinator of the Local Aids Council at City of Mbombela Northern region, Ms Olga Mazibuko said in churches they are still not welcomed to teach about the disease.
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“This is everybody’s business regardless of your race and gender, but we have a concern about church leaders as they are not hands-on in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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In order to win this battle, we must unite as citizens and speak in one voice. It’s a good thing to know your status and when you tested and you find out that indeed you are positive, start to take your treatment and it’s not a shame to do that,”said Mazibuko.
