Zambia: Shielding children from their HIV status does more harm than good

Zambia's attempts to promote paediatric antiretroviral (ARV) drug adherence are being undermined by families and communities who shield children in their care from knowing their HIV/AIDS status, health experts say. A report by IRIN revealed that it is easier to counsel adults living with the virus, but families caring for HIV-positive children often hide the truth from the child.