HIV/AIDS plus TB - the epidemic strikes one of our teachers

We knew before we went to Nohana Primary School that many of the students were directly affected by the twim epidemics of HIV/AIDS and TB which were devastating Lesotho, tragically having lost one or both parents, and/or being infected at birth.  Now, Matlabe has brought us word that one of the teachers at Nohana Primary has been diagnosed with HIV and TB.  The teacher has left the school and returned to his/her family home for treatment.  (We will not identify the teacher's name or gender to protect his/her right to privacy.)  This brings great sorrow to all of us, and it weighs heavily in our hearts.  It is also a huge blow to our project.  The teacher is skilled with computers and very enthusiastic about passing this knowledge on to the students.

- Janissa

FW: ONLINE EVENT - MSF Update on HIV/AIDS Programs - April 6

FYI: 

In case you're interested, here's a notice about an online panel discussion, hosted by Doctors Without Borders, about HIV/AIDS in Africa, with experts on the situation in South Africa and Lesotho.  You can submit questions live or in advance.

Janissa

 

Janissa Balcomb, President

Laptops to Lesotho

janissa@silverstar.com

jbalcomb@laptopstolesotho.org

www.laptopstolesotho.org

 

From: Doctors Without Borders
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 8:50 AM
To: janissa@silverstar.com
Subject: ONLINE EVENT - MSF Update on HIV/AIDS Programs - April 6

 

 

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	At a Crossroads: AIDS Treatment Under Threat at a Time of Immense Promise
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