“Zimbabwe and Mozambique Unite to Eradicate HIV/AIDS”
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Zim-Mozambique join forces for total eradication of HIV
Wallace Ruzvidzo-Herald Reporter
FROM sharing trenches during the protracted struggle for independence, Zimbabwe and Mozambique remain joined at the hip in the fight to decisively defeat the HIV/AIDS pandemic and other global challenges.
Beating back the virus, which once devastated the Southern Africa region, Zimbabwe and Mozambique have tapped into their deep historical background to wage a new war against the pandemic.
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Yesterday, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi arrived in the country to attend the official opening of the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA 2023) and paid a courtesy call on President Mnangagwa at State House.
In an interview after their closed-door meeting, President Mnangagwa said he had convened yesterday’s meeting with his counterpart before attending ICASA to “break bread”, as is custom whenever brothers meet.
The two Presidents both attended the just ended Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where they also held bilateral meetings.
“We were together yesterday, in fact the last two days in Dubai so everything I had in mind I have already talked to him and everything he had in mind about talking to me we have already exhausted, so whenever brothers meet they break bread in terms of the Bible, so we were breaking bread,” President Mnangagwa told journalists after the meeting.
President Nyusi weighed in saying the two leaders never shy away from deliberating on how best they can continue delivering for their peoples, adding that both Harare and Maputo are committed to ensuring the total eradication of HIV/AIDS.
“Today we are here as you know very well for ICASA, to talk about the health sector and this small meeting was to try to see to that, but always when we are together we have to speak on what to do for our people, the subject today is health for the people of Zimbabwe and people of Mozambique,” he said.
President Mnangagwa was also in Mozambique just over a week ago where he was guest of honour at the commissioning of the refurbished Beira-Machipanda railway line in Manica.
His Mozambican counterpart had extended an invitation when the two leaders met on the sidelines of the recently held inaugural Saudi Arabia-Africa Summit in Riyadh.
Zimbabwe and Mozambique have come together to combat HIV/AIDS and other global challenges, as the two countries share a historical bond from their struggle for independence. Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi visited Zimbabwe to attend the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA 2023) and held talks with President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
President Mnangagwa emphasized the importance of their meeting, stating that it was customary for brothers to “break bread” when they meet. The two leaders have recently attended the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, where they also had bilateral meetings. President Mnangagwa noted that they had already discussed various matters during their time in Dubai, so their meeting in Zimbabwe was an opportunity to further strengthen their bond.
President Nyusi expressed their commitment to eradicating HIV/AIDS and highlighted the importance of discussing how they can continue delivering for their people. He mentioned that their current focus was on the health sector and that they would discuss ways to improve healthcare for the people of both Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
This meeting follows President Mnangagwa’s recent visit to Mozambique, where he was the guest of honor at the commissioning of the refurbished Beira-Machipanda railway line in Manica. President Nyusi had extended the invitation during their meeting at the Saudi Arabia-Africa Summit in Riyadh.
The collaboration between Zimbabwe and Mozambique in the fight against HIV/AIDS is significant, as the virus had previously devastated the Southern Africa region. By tapping into their shared history and deepening their cooperation, the two countries aim to make progress in the battle against the pandemic.
ICASA 2023, the conference President Nyusi attended, is a crucial platform for discussing HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections in Africa. It provides an opportunity for policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and civil society organizations to come together and share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in addressing these health challenges.
The total eradication of HIV/AIDS remains a global priority, and the partnership between Zimbabwe and Mozambique demonstrates the commitment of African nations to tackle this issue together. By combining their efforts, sharing resources, and exchanging expertise, these two countries aim to make significant strides in combating HIV/AIDS and improving the health outcomes of their people.
As the conference continues, it is expected that further discussions and collaborations will take place, leading to innovative solutions and strategies in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The joint efforts of Zimbabwe and Mozambique serve as a model for regional cooperation and highlight the importance of solidarity in achieving common goals..
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