Summary of interview with Medeline Dube on whta happened in Bindura

below is a summary of Leander's interview the Communications director of the National AIDS Council


COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR INTERVIEW
Medeline Dube
What happened in Bindura?
I want to appreciate your efforts, it is the first time that we have done, hope it will motivate more young people to change behavior. I would have wished more people would have come in the open to show that they are fasting with you. Also to all those who have fasted to donate the food that they were supposed to it.

National Aids Council coordinate the commemoration of the World Aids Day. The emphasis was on Leadership. Looking at everybody to take a lead, to do someintiative to prevent HIV/AIDS. Some or most people feel they are not immune to HIV/AIDS, we should take steps to avoid being emotional and consider protection to avoid infection in the process of caring for those who are infected. Some of our relatives who are positive do not expose their status and that exposes those taking care of them. So this year as Zimbabwe we have done well, there is a decline in the number of people infected by HIV, we have managed to translate the message into practice.
We need to know such information as relating to the window period after testing so that we avoid spreading the virus out of ignorance. We are hoping that we will see the prevalence rate going down. We were grateful to the Chipadze/Bindura community that they came in their numbers, we also appreciate the entertainment which carried messages of hope. For now we are want leadership to scale up support and treatment to all those who are infected.
The guest speaker baba namai Charamba was also present, belting out the hit song Mhinduro Iripo. Vice President Msika who was also present talked about our culture and how by observing some of its aspects we can prevent HIV/AIDS spreading. The governer also welcomed us into the Mashonaland Central province. The chairperson for an organization for people living with HIV/AIDS was also there sharing his testimony. The likes of Pastor Kapachawo were also present sharing testimonies.

There are other things which spread HIV/AIDS besides sexual intercourse, so we also need to know these and prevent its spreading.
We also the opportunity to hear the Deputy Minister of Health explaining the ministry’s position on ART and issues related to access to treatment.

The guest of honor has very encouraging words, he brought all the leaders who were there, who he indicated to them that if they adopt a multi-sectoral approach it will really help the nation...more coming