Zimbabwe: Break Stigma, Empower HIV Positive Individuals to Disclose Status

To achieve ultimate victory in the fight against HIV/AIDS, we must empower individuals living with HIV to be able to disclose their status.

They should also take their antiretroviral therapy (ART) without fear of stigma or discrimination.

This will help us fight stigma.

Secrecy perpetuates fear and guilt, while disclosure brings freedom and access to support.

I experienced this first-hand when I tested positive in 1999.

The fear of disclosure was overwhelming, but ultimately, it brought me…