HIV/AIDS
In remote parts of Uganda, a fight to stop preachers from discouraging medical care
By Doreen Ajiambo — November 28, 2018
KATAKWI, Uganda (RNS) — Earlier this month, a 27-year-old Pentecostal pastor was arrested after interceding to stop the medical care of a severely ill 9-year-old girl.
African clergy press pharmaceutical companies to close gap on child-HIV drugs
By Fredrick Nzwili — November 21, 2018
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The call came on Universal Children’s Day, established by the United Nations in 1954 to promote international awareness of children's issues worldwide and improve their welfare.
In Kenya, a pastor’s refusal to marry an HIV-positive bride stirs debate over AIDS stigma
By Fredrick Nzwili — November 13, 2018
(RNS) — Pastor Jesse Karanja, the leader of Mizpah House of Prayer Church, insisted a couple take tests for HIV and pregnancy as guests waited in the church.
Au Cameroun, les personnes gays affirment qu’il est difficile de concilier leur foi et leur orientation sexuelle
By Anne Mireille Nzouankeu — February 22, 2018
YAOUNDE, Cameroon – Quant au discours religieux, les leaders de toutes les confessions religieuses présentes au Cameroun ont le même discours, celui de la condamnation de l’homosexualité.
Kenyan faith leaders urge better treatment for children with HIV
By Yonat Shimron — June 16, 2017
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) An estimated 26,000 children living with HIV in Kenya need treatment, but are not receiving it, the faith leaders said.
Obama appointee Deborah Birx: President Trump can control AIDS pandemic
By Timothy C. Morgan — January 24, 2017
(RNS) A Q&A with Ambassador Deborah L. Birx of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief on HIV prevention and how churches can help
Zambia’s LGBT Community Pushes For Official Recognition In HIV Fight
By Paul Monde Shalala — December 22, 2016
A consortium of Zambian civil society organizations championing the rights of LGBT people has embarked on a campaign to advance their rights in the soon-to-be-launched 2016 – 2019 Zambia National AIDS Strategic Framework.
Milwaukee museum to display portrait of Pope Benedict made of condoms
By Reuters — June 30, 2015
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) The Milwaukee Art Museum says it hopes a portrait of Pope Benedict XVI made of condoms will ignite a conversation about the AIDS epidemic in Africa and the role art plays in public discussions.
4 things HIV can teach us about fighting Ebola (COMMENTARY)
By Dale Hanson Bourke — November 26, 2014
(RNS) AIDS has gone from being viewed as a terrifying plague to being understood as a chronic and preventable disease. While Ebola continues to cause great fear and confusion, there are lessons to learn from combating HIV/AIDS.
Kenyan churches say herbs threaten HIV/AIDS patients
By Fredrick Nzwili — October 23, 2012
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Church leaders are pressing the Kenyan government to scientifically test herbal medicines that are growing in popularity, concerned that HIV/AIDS patients are widely using the medicines and potentially putting their lives at risk. By Fredrick Nzwili.
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