TONGA CULTURAL PRACTICES SPREAD HIV/AIDS

AIDS activists in Nkhata Bay are pointing fingers at certain Tonga cultural practices, saying they contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the district.

One such practice is the Tonga proverb "Nthengwa imala kweni mubulu umala cha," which roughly translates to "marriage may end, but dating never ends." This mindset, critics argue, promotes infidelity and multiple sexual partners, increasing the risk of HIV transmission.

Diana Lwesha Mwanyongo, an official from the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission program, says this cultural attitude towards relationships is a major obstacle in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

"We need to address these cultural practices that are driving the spread of HIV/AIDS," Lwesha said during a recent awareness event at Chombe Primary School. "We can't just focus on treatment; we need to tackle the root causes of the problem."

Senior Chief Timbiri agrees that cultural practices play a significant role in the spread of HIV/AIDS. He calls for a more nuanced approach to addressing the issue, one that takes into account the cultural context of the community.

Written by: Wilson k zagafu.



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