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Should African faith leaders be doing more to raise awareness of sexual health in their communities? That is the question posed by an opinion piece in the latest issue of MAMBO, the health and lifestyle magazine published by HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT).
In the article, which appears in the new issue of the magazine published in April, a London-based pastor argues that churches can no longer afford to ignore their responsibility to promote knowledge and awareness of sexual health and HIV among their congregations. Africans are currently the group most likely to be diagnosed with HIV in the UK, and the pastor suggests that the considerable influence held by church leaders affords them an ideal opportunity to promote sexual health awareness.
Joseph Ochieng, Editor of MAMBO, said: “There is ongoing debate about the role of the church in educating people about HIV. This is not a role that every faith leader is comfortable with, but churches do have a responsibility for the wellbeing of their congregation, including their sexual wellbeing. I’m very pleased that the forthcoming issue of MAMBO has raised this subject. Hopefully, it will encourage discussion and debate.”
Other articles in the new issue include an exclusive interview with South African-born jazz maestro Hugh Masekela, an interview with the reigning Miss Zambia UK, and the story of an African gay man who also happens to be an Evangelical Christian.
MAMBO magazine is funded by the Pan-London HIV Prevention Programme, and will be distributed through a range of participating African organisations. For more information on where to pick up a copy, please contact THT Direct on 0845 1221 200.
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1. Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity with centres across England, Scotland and Wales. We’re here to provide information and advice about HIV and sexual health and offer a range of services including sexual health checks, counselling and support groups. We campaign for a world where people with HIV live healthy lives, free from prejudice and discrimination and we promote good sexual health as a right and reality for all. Terrence Higgins Trust relies on donations to deliver a wide range of services. To make a donation, visit http://www.tht.org.uk
2. MAMBO magazine is published as part of the Pan-London mass media programme aimed at promoting awareness of sexual health among Africans. The programme is being delivered by THT in partnership with the following African organisations: Neovenator Community Organisation, The African Eye Trust, Addington Afro Ethnic Group, and Bantu Welfare Trust Future Builders.
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