Standard Chartered Bank today donated 15 desktop computers to the Network of Zambian people living with HIV/AIDS (NZP+).
Standard Chartered Bank Acting Managing Director Arjuna Balasingham said the computers would help the network to enable the community to freely access information about HIV.
Mr. Balasingham said the computers will also help in eradicating stigma on people living with the virus and the disease.
He said Standard Chartered Bank was proud to fight against HIV/AIDS and to help people living with HIV/AIDS.
He said his bank educates and informs the community about HIV thereby contributing to the fight against the disease.
Meanwhile, NZP+ Patron, Nkandu Luo said the computers will significantly contribute to the aspirations of NZP+ as they will help improve the quality of life of its members.
Professor Luo pointed out that the computers will be used in resource centres which help in research and provision of information on HIV/AIDS to people living with the disease and the community at large.
She has since urged other private organizations to emulate Standard Chartered Bank by donating towards easing the challenges of people living with the disease.
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IN LUSAKA OR RURAL TOWN? PEOPLE IN SMALLER RURAL TOWNS WOULD APPRECIATE THOSE COMPUTERS MORE THAN PEOPLE IN LUSAKA.
Peter, sometimes it is better to just say thank you and appreciate such a gesture. The bank has made a donation, and either by some needs analysis or any other means, the NZP+ chose to site these computers in Lusaka; no issue there one would think. If you have such high concerns about the ‘small rural towns’, then make a donation.
Mr. Balasingham said the computers will also help in eradicating stigma on people living with the virus and the disease.
And to the resechers and scientists how far with the cure?any headways…….