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Mugabe Urges MPs To Get Tested For HIV
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe admitted Thursday that some of his political allies have died of AIDS, as he launched a programme urging parliamentarians to lead by example in fighting the disease.
“In my political family as well, comrades I have worked with perished and quite a number of them it has been HIV and AIDS,” Mugabe told lawmakers.
“Parliamentarians are certainly not immune to HIV/AIDS and its consequences,” Mugabe said.
“I have witnessed the challenges that both they and our people face as a result of HIV and AIDS, and yet I do not recall any lawmaker who has come out in the open about their HIV status.”
Three years ago, 88-year-old Mugabe admitted that members of his extended family had died of the illness, but he rarely speaks publicly about the disease that has exacted a heavy toll on his country.
Zimbabwe has made gains in fighting HIV, which had infected 14 percent of the population in 2009, down from 23 percent in 2003, according to the United Nations.
Some experts attribute the drop to Zimbabwe’s economic collapse, which left people without enough money to pursue multiple sexual partners.
“It is disappointing to notice that there are some leaders whose behaviour is at odds with an HIV/AIDS-infested social environment,” he said.
“We should certainly not let ourselves be the epitome of the immorality that we condemn.”
Zimbabwe has 1.1 million people living with HIV, including 150,000 children, according to the National AIDS Council.Agencies
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Lozi Bull
March 2, 2012 at 1:39 pm
For real.
Let them be examples to the nation
Yours,
Litilimbwa
Pondo
March 2, 2012 at 1:53 pm
Ebu kateka ubu
MANU4LIFE
March 2, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Hey guys why very few comments on this one? If it was another sex scandal from Zim I bet most bloggers would have posted something.
Drugsquard
March 2, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Kuyambilapo ndiwe Mugabe tioneko, simaseting ayo.
moi
March 2, 2012 at 3:40 pm
mugabe is provin 2 b a bigger man than thought.
Pause
March 2, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Comorade mugabe for african president!!
Tonga Bull
March 2, 2012 at 4:23 pm
mugabe is a real leader, such wise advice. this advice also applies to zambian politicians, there are a lot of them who do not look healthy.
Jmc007
March 2, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Well spoken Sekuru, The disease knows no ruling nor opposition partiy! Here in Zambia H.H would’ve said it’s only meant for the ruling party as his party is clean!
KANGACHEPE
March 2, 2012 at 4:59 pm
it is good to show leadership in this way. Bravo your excellency!
noni
March 2, 2012 at 5:49 pm
thts why I love u baba Mugabe,u r true African leader,viva KING BOB
Mule1
March 2, 2012 at 5:50 pm
There goes the fearless leader. if it was balya njishibe? he wud hv said nthng,Bravo mugabe!!!.
Truth Seeker
March 2, 2012 at 8:11 pm
And that is LEADERSHIP, Mr Mugabe! I salute you Sir!
Cheerful Giver
March 3, 2012 at 12:18 am
You’re a great leader sir. Thumbs UP..!
Joseph
March 3, 2012 at 9:48 am
Mugabe is interesting now,why cant other leaders do the same also mwe bantu?Bravo Roba!!!
joel kabotolo
March 3, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Some experts attribute the drop to zambabwe’s economic collapse. Do they suggest that economic collapse can reduce HIV infections? ****** experts,they will also tell you that poverty brings high HIV levels. Behavioral change was the factor. VIVA Mugabe. You talk sense.
Wanu Ngwee
March 3, 2012 at 10:19 pm
He’s right, but must also add Prostate Cancer to the list!