Africa’s first priest to declare HIV-positive status

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Reverend Canon Gideon Byamugisha had just been ordained when he tested positive for HIV. The stigma was immense at the time in Uganda, particularly for a priest. Many urged Gideon to keep his diagnosis a secret, but he refused. Instead, he turned his experience into a campaign against stigma, travelling globally to advocate for compassion toward people living with Aids. He also questioned whether he was the only priest living with HIV and went on to co-found Inerela+, the International Network of Religious Leaders Living with or Personally Affected by HIV and Aids. Producer: Eric Mugaju Presenter: Mobeen Azhar Get in touch: [email protected] or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707 (Photo: Reverend Canon Gideon Byamugisha. Credit: Grace Natukunda)