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Health kiosks expanding HIV services in Zimbabwe

Health kiosks expanding HIV services in Zimbabwe

UNAIDS - "If you drive through Zimbabwe on a typical Saturday or Sunday, you will see many places of religious worship. Some are static structures, while others are mobile. Some services are held under trees or in open spaces.

Many people in Zimbabwe follow a religious faith. The Apostolic community is a major religious sect that discouraged its members from seeking medical care, including HIV services, preferring to use prayer for healing―this led to many people becoming ill and dying from preventable diseases. However, with the implementation of so-called health kiosks, the community is now encouraging its members to access medical care." (Photo: H6 Partners/flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

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