In pictures: Lesotho Aids diary - Joseph's day


Living example

Joseph runs group counselling sessions for HIV-positive patients about to be prescribed ARVs.

“My work and personal life are interrelated,” he says.

“When I tell my patients to take the ARVs to feel better, they trust me because I am living by example.

“I tell them to be very committed to taking the ARVs, and not stop because of side-effects.

“I also tell them to try to stop all the things that can be hazardous for the body – like smoking and drinking.”

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