People with HIV/AIDS

People living with HIV/AIDS 

  • Like other diseases, AIDS affects many people.
  • It is a dangerous disease with no cure.
  • It is mainly transmitted through sex so we must avoid getting involved in irresponsible behaviour.

 

  • Infected mothers can pass the disease to their children during birth and through breast-feeding.
  • One can also get HIV/AIDS by coming into contact with fresh blood from an infected person, if one has an open wound.

  • However, one cannot get infected through shaking hands, feeding, sharing things with or hugging an infected person.
  • Many people in Kenya have died from the disease. Some were perhaps our neighbours, friends, classmates or our relatives. 

  • People living with HIV/AIDS can live longer if they take good care of themselves. 
  • They can do so by eating a well-balanced diet and taking medicines known as anti-retrovi- rals (ARVs).
  • In (Mark 1:34), we read that Jesus healed people suffering from different diseases.

How can we help people living with HIV/AIDS?

  1. Encourage them to eat a balanced diet and take their medicine to help them remain strong.
  2. Showing them love and support.
  3. We can fellowship together.
  4. We should comfort and encourage them to live with a positive attitude.
  5. We also need to help them in their activities.