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International News Malawi Lawmakers Challenged to Get AIDS TestOctober 3, 2003 In a bid to boost awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Malawi, the Health Committee of the southern African country's parliament proposed Thursday that all lawmakers take HIV tests. "We are the ones making laws and therefore crucial in formulating HIV/AIDS policy as such we have to lead by example," said Committee Chair Henry Zembere. Stigma against HIV/AIDS runs high in Malawi, as it does in much of sub-Saharan Africa -- home to over 70 percent of the world's HIV-infected population. Last week, Information Minister Bernard Chisale challenged journalists to also set an example and go for HIV testing. About 15 percent of Malawi's population is HIV-infected. Associated Press 10.02.2.03  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.
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