Many people who are diagnosed with the HIV virus stay quiet about it for fear of being stigmatised and isolated by the society. But the Burundian Eliane Nininahazwe wants to change attitude and perceptions about people living with the HIV virus. She wants to show the world that HIV is like any other disease. If discovered and treated on time, one can lead a normal, active life. She is not your typical African. This is her story.
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