On Thu, 20 Jul 2000 20:45:36 GMT joe sambou
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> We as Africans need to find solutions for our problems.  We don't have to
> lash or stone anyone to combat this disease.  We are always quick to rely on
> foreign religions as a cure-all for our problems.  Unless we stop looking to
> Mecca or Rome, we will always find our selves scratching our heads for the
> obvious.  We cured ourselves of various diseases before Mecca or Rome was
> around, what makes us think that we should stop today?

Thanks Mr Sambou,

I do not consider Islam as a foreign religion.  I know my
people have been Muslims for over 500 years!  It is the
prescribed religion for all mankind.  Naturally it has
start somewhere.  We may have cured many diseases before
the advent of AIDS our 'African' way which is less than can
be said of pseudo claims by traditional healers of all kinds.
My prescribed solutions call for reorientation of our
priorities in combating AIDS, i.e. , more emphasis on
prevention in the way of behavioral modification rather
than hoping for a quick fix in the way of treatment.


> Finally, like most things in life, money is not everything but it's part of
> everything.  In addition to educating each other and looking into our roots,
> we need medications for those who already have the disease, and that costs
> money.

Well Mr. Sambou I can assure you no African government has
enough resources to deal with this.  The per capita spent
on health makes an abysmal reading.

> My humble opinion.

Respected

Asalamu Alaikum

MMC
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Dr M Mansour Ceesay
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