The National Aids Council met with chiefs from Mashonaland East today at Macheke. They told these tribal leaders about their new program called "Not in my Village." NAC wants these respected community heads to help fight HIV and AIDS where they live. The chiefs can reach people regular health workers might miss.
During this meeting, NAC staff asked the leaders to talk about HIV prevention with their communities. They explained how important local authority figures are when spreading health messages. Chiefs hold special power to change behaviors among rural families. All the traditional leaders promised they would fully support what NAC plans to do.
During this meeting, NAC staff asked the leaders to talk about HIV prevention with their communities. They explained how important local authority figures are when spreading health messages. Chiefs hold special power to change behaviors among rural families. All the traditional leaders promised they would fully support what NAC plans to do.
