Religious leaders living with HIV breaking silence in Uganda

Religious leaders have an influence on communities in middle and low income countries in general (not necessarily 100% true all over the world).
This article, advocacy based, discussing how religious leaders, living with HIV in Uganda, are affected by HIV, stigma and their influence on community.

http://heraf.or.ke/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=117&Itemid=88

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