Within two weeks, gay Ugandan barber Eric had became so weak without his HIV medication he could not walk and had to be hospitalised. "The doctor told me that I shouldn't have stopped taking my HIV medicines, but it wasn't my choice. Many are living in countries where same sex relations are criminalised and homophobia widespread, suffering discrimination in the workplace, housing, education and health care. "Some have stopped taking their daily HIV treatment due to lack of food to eat. But it has said those with advanced HIV who are not taking ARVs may have an increased risk of infections and health complications related to COVID-19.

Source: Standard Digital May 21, 2020 18:22 UTC