Thursday, July 14, 2011

NAC handover of ARVs and funds to support orphaned and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe

Today was a great day at work. NAC hosted an event to handover antiretroviral (ARV) drugs and additional funds to support orphaned and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe.  The drugs, worth $4.5 million, were financed entirely by the people of Zimbabwe, through the AIDS levy - a tax that all employed Zimbabweans pay. This makes it possible for all HIV-positive people in the country to receive the drugs that keep them alive for free. The additional funds donated today ($270,000) will contribute to ensuring that orphans and vulnerable children throughout the country receive proper basic education.

All in all, a great day for the fight against HIV and AIDS in Zim.
There are a few additional pictures in my July 2011 album.

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