MAKWANPUR, DEC 01 - All four members of a family in Hadikhola VDC-2 of Makwanpur district have something in common besides blood relations: all are HIV positive and with the stigma attached with the epidemic, they are leading a difficult life.
Sunita Basnet, 19 and her two infants contracted the virus from her husband Anil Basnet, 23, who is now in a chronic phase. The husband had contracted the disease while he was a truck driver before marriage. However, he revealed the secret to his wife after she bore him a child, according to the latter.
The villagers have refused to help the family. However, Basnet is determined to work for livelihood of the family. "I have been working for my children and husband. I am not sure how long we can go on this way," lamented Basnet. Presently, GWP, an NGO, has been providing Rs 1,700 per month to the family as a source for livelihood.Posted on: 2003-11-30 10:35

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