Interview: ‘1 in 8 drug users is HIV positive’

ZIMBABWE is battling increased drug and substance abuse, especially among youths, which is reportedly contributing to a spike in new HIV infections. NewsDay reporter Vanessa Gonye (ND) recently interviewed the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and Aids (UNAids) adviser (equality and rights for all), Jeremiah Manyika (JM) on the nexus between drug use and HIV and Aids in the country. Here are the excerpts:

ND: The drug abuse scourge is increasing by the day, in what way does it contribute to HIV and Aids?

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