In addition to poverty, which she had faced all her life, Rubina was now subjected to physical abuse by her husband. Second chance at livingIt was then that she met Dr Salim Azam, who works for the welfare and rehabilitation of HIV patients and drug addicts. Every three to four months, she organises an awareness session, which is attended by around 150 HIV patients. The problem and the solutionAccording to Rubina, HIV doesn’t only entail health issues but also social problems. “Staff at hospitals hesitate to touch HIV patients and they are often subjected to hate,” she said.

Source: The Express Tribune December 02, 2019 03:56 UTC