In pictures: Tackling Ethiopia's HIV stigma


Comfort

Father Tsegaye Tesfu and Atsede Abreha have known each other for 12 years, describing themselves as spiritual father and daughter.

"I was told at first that I had tuberculosis, and took medication four times for that," says Ms Atsede.

"Eventually I knew that I was HIV-positive. When he knew that I was sick, Father Tsegaye visited me."

"He has comforted me many times," says Ms Atsede, who now runs a small shop. "I am happy because he brought me closer to the church.

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