In pictures: Life with HIV in DRC

Henriette Lukanda, 49, a teacher from Mbuti-Mayi: "This is the hospital bed I got up and left."

Henriette Lukanda: "This image reminds me of my daughter, who is affected by HIV, but at school."

Monique Makusu, 48, a civil servant from Kikwit: "I am responsible for six children. All were abandoned by their families."

Jeanette Minyele. 40, door-to-door salesperson and widow from Kindu: "For me the ARV drug is a wonderful thing, like manna from heaven."

Alphie Lomani, 37, a nurse from Kinshasa: "I wanted to be tested before we married, but we found out I was positive. We broke the engagement."

Helen Masunda, 38, a civil servant from South Kivu: "In 1998 my husband died, but we did not know from what illness... I have had the courage to accept my status."

Marcelline Konde, 50, a spice seller from Kinshasa: "I live and sleep in harmony with my children."

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