THISDAY ONLINE: "There was a time in Kogi State when there was no single CD-4 Count machine in the entire state. Meanwhile, the state had its own fair share of people living with HIV/AIDS and a number of them, who could afford it, had to go to Abuja, Ilorin or elsewhere to access the service. The machine is invaluable to managing those living with the virus so, the Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN), met with the state officials to impress on them the necessity of acquiring the machine for their PLWHA. Today, more than five health facilities own the CD-4 count machine in Kogi State. That is the fruit of advocacy”."
The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.