Kenya: Behind the Political Showdown
In the heat of Kenya's political deadlock, other issues facing the nation have receded from the headlines. This footage, acquired by Alternative Channel in the month before the presidential vote that ended in stalemate, returns to the consciousness one particularly grim reality. Recently there have been intensive efforts in African countries to reduce the social stigma associated with HIV/AIDS and thereby to encourage testing. However even where testing and awareness are more socially acceptable, another fear restrains many.
With the knowledge that, if HIV-positive they would be hopelessly unable to afford treatment, many prefer simply not to know.
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