Senior Chief Shakumbila of the Sala people of Mumbwa district in Central province has expressed happiness at the increased number of people going for voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) and accessing antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in his chiefdom.
The chief said this at Myooye after watching the mobile video shows mounted by ZANIS last evening.
“Each time I go to Nangoma Mission Hospital, I see long queues of people seeking VCT and ART, the situation which I am impressed with,” he said.
He disclosed that people were now well informed about how the HIV was contracted, adding that this knowledge has led to the reduction in certain traditional practices, such as sexual cleansing, that exacerbated the spread of the virus.
The chief has since commended the District AIDS Task Force (DATF) for introducing Community AIDS Task Forces (CATFs) at community level, saying that smaller sub committees must be introduced at the village level as well.
He added that as a traditional leader in the district, he was ready to partner with any organization that works towards mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS and brings development in the area.
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Way to go chief. You’re not like the pope who is currently advising Angolans & Cameroonians to avoid condoms.
Why ukusabaila. Fight AIDS tooth and nail, what a joke
Wonderful move your Royal Highness, you need your subjects to survive otherwise you will not be a chief anymore. No subjects, No chief.
What wonderful naimwe, ilyashi lapansaka ……………….
Batasha ecowamwene.
A wise chief who cares for his people has spoken,not the pope. Let others follow the leadership of the chief if we are to survive
Ready to fight as if it has just come. Where was the cheif for him to see long queues today, Ibange lilakola tata. Just say thankyou for the drugs, not ready to fight.