New facts on HIV couples
26/5/08
Sero-discordant couples are increasing in Papua New Guinea with at least two known to have children while an-other two are expecting their first babies, it has been revealed. These are couples where one spouse is HIV positive while the other is negative. There is also a number of children who are born HIV negative from HIV positive parents. These facts were revealed by Maura Mea from Igat Hope Inc., an association of people living with HIV/AIDS, during a meeting with private company workers in Port Moresby last week. The meeting was organised by the Business Coalition Against HIV/AIDS (BAHA). Ms Mea said the couples were members of Igat Hope Inc.