 
June 14, 2011
HIV-Positive Man First Egyptian to Disclose Publicly
A 31-year-old HIV-positive man recently became the first Egyptian to disclose publicly, Al Jazeera English reports. To begin the process of reducing stigma, Magid (who declined to give his last name) disclosed his HIV status at a press conference in Egypt on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of AIDS. Earlier this year, Magid addressed a session of the U.N. General Assembly and became the first Arab to disclose publicly. About 11,000 people in Egypt are living with HIV/AIDS, but only about 400 are receiving treatment. According to UNAIDS, the Middle East and North Africa region has one of the fastest-growing AIDS epidemics in the world.
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Frederickgnp, southern california, 2011-06-15 15:38:12
Go Magid,you are my hero for your stength, courage and truth. I am a little upset with the leadership of your country, when during a meeting sponsored by globalhealth.org in Washington D.C. A Health Minister from your government stated that only 5,000 people are HIV in Egypt and all getting free meds. Thanks to England and US generious givings into Egypt's healthcare system. Did he lie as he lobbed US congress each year asking for millions of AID from the US and England? Do you get meds Magid?
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