THE National AIDS Council (NAC) has invited parliamentarians to public HIV testing and cancer screening, among other diseases, tomorrow as part of efforts to raise awareness and demystify the stigma associated with HIV and AIDS.

The First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa will lead the proceedings to be held in the Africa Unity Square.

In early September, Norton legislator Temba Mliswa (INDEPENDENT) conducted a solo public HIV testing at News Start Centre in Harare. That was a woman went on Twitter accusing the talkative legislator of sleeping around with young girls and knowingly infecting them with HIV.

“I have tested negative but even if I had tested positive it means nothing. HIV is not a death sentence and I will be launching a foundation focusing on the stigmatisation issue,” Mliswa said after the test.

“HIV is not a death sentence and I will be launching a foundation focusing on the stigmatisation issue. Now that @TindoMai has had her 5s of “fame” I suggest that any “evidence” she has going forward can be submitted to the relevant authorities.

“Vanohukura vachazongo hukura I rest my case. Let’s however spare a thought for those infected with/affected by HIV/AIDS. God is in control.”

Mliswa fumed: “It’s unfortunate that in this age there are some poor souls who still stigmatise people due to their status. It’s a sign of mental depravity that should have no room in this age.”

— ZBC News on line