Good news, for once

Just saw this article today, I think its amazing! Its so good to see a political leader taking a step that could actually make a real difference to the spread of HIV. Stigma is such a big problem, I think if more leaders stood up and said they got tested, or admitted if they have HIV, people would not be as afraid of HIV. Its fear that keeps this disease going. Fear of being ostracised when positive, fear of telling you partner to use protection, fear of rejection by your family and partner if you test positive, and the fear of the disease that makes people ignore it, pretend it isn't happening.



Cheers Kikwete, lets hope you're the first of many.