We can�t afford to exclude Zim sex workers in the fight against HIV/Aids
Monday, May 11, 2015
New cases of infections have caused the authorities to fear that the nation could once again, be in line to repeat the disaster of the 90’s that led to almost 50% of the population getting infected by the HIV virus.
Interestingly, the authorities have identified sex workers as one of the key groups that had been neglected for too long yet having a significant contribution to the rise in new infections.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...