Archive for May 1st, 2008
Kenya Clergy Urged to Ditch Sanctimony in HIV Fight
Photo: Ann Weru/IRIN
Canon Gideon Byamugisha, who facilitated the meeting, was the first member of the African clergy to disclose his HIV status
NAIROBI, 30 April 2008 (PlusNews) – When Bishop James Otieno Okombo revealed he was HIV-positive in 1996, his archbishop summarily dismissed him, calling him a sinner and a disgrace to his church.
“He [...]
African Organizations Join Forces to Push for 15% Health Budget Commitment
It is the 7th anniversary of the pledge by African Union member states to allocate 15% of national budgets to health. In a statement to mark the anniversary, Archbishop Tutu stated:
“The AU Abuja 15% pledge is one of the most important commitments African leaders have made to health development and financing, and [...]
