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HIV and Ageing in Africa

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Photographs and quotes from HelpAge's conference on "HIV and Ageing in Africa" to mark World Aids Day, 2011.

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“As you grow old your immune system is breaking down and with HIV it’s even worse.” Agnes Ogada, 59 years old, living with HIV

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“It is important for older people living with HIV to get support from the government. We in Kenya are not getting this.” Julius, 60 years old, Kenyan man

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“Older persons need to be visible. If we are not visible governments say life expectancy is in the 40s.” Older Ugandan woman

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“Sex is like food, you don’t say because I am old I don’t eat!” Ruth, 64 year old Kenyan living with HIV

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“Numbers of older men and women living with HIV over the age of 50 is predicted to rise steeply in Africa in the coming years.” Jan Hontelez, PhD Student

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“Older people’s experience and knowledge MUST be recognised in the HIV response.”

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