Zimbabwe: HIV+ Vapostori Shun ARVs for Holy Water

AN official with a civil society group involved in HIV and Aids has hit out at religious organisations that are promoting "faith healing" at the expense of anti-retroviral medication.

SAfAIDS head of communication and knowledge management, Tariro Chikumbirike-Makanga, said HIV and AIDS have had a devastating impact on all sectors of our society with those from the Vapositori sect, known for their all-white garments, not being spared.

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