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| Anita McBride visits m2m Kenya - 10 Dec 2009 |
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mothers2mothers Kenya recently welcomed former Chief of Staff for Mrs. Laura Bush and current Senior Advisor at the George W. Bush Foundation Anita McBridge in Nairobi for a site visit at Riruta Health Centre. Anita spent time with mothers and staff hearing their stories and saw first-hand how effective the m2m program is in preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV.
Anita with m2m staff and facility nursing officer (in blue) |
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"This has been very, very moving for me, and very inspirational." U.S. First Lady Laura Bush about meeting the women of mothers2mothers , MSNBC.com |
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"My child is HIV negative, and I think I would not be alive without the programmes." 19 year old Andiswa |
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"I didn't want anything to do with HIV-positive people or women, but when I saw these healthy-looking women and listened to their stories, I immediately became part of that family. We actually created a bond, which will last forever. I was empowered and prepared for disclosure..." Site Coordinator and mother speaking about her m2m experience |
