Important note: Information in this article was accurate in 2007. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date.
United Press International - September 26, 2007
Archbishop Francisco Chimoio from Mozambique's capital of Maputo recently alleged that unknown sources were intentionally attempting to increase the spread of HIV in Africa by infecting the medical products, the BBC reported Wednesday.
"Condoms are not sure because I know that there are two countries in Europe, they are making condoms with the virus on purpose," the Catholic official alleged.
"They want to finish with the African people. This is the program. They want to colonize until up to now. If we are not careful we will finish in one century's time."
Chimoio would not name which European countries were allegedly behind the conspiracy, the BBC said.
AIDS activists have since lashed out at the archbishop, saying his comments are baseless and that condoms are the safest way to have sex without spreading the deadly disease.
070926
UPI070916
Copyright © 2007 - United Press International. All rights reserved. Reproduced with permission. Reproduction of this article (other than one copy for personal reference) must be cleared through United Press International, Permissions Desk, 1510 H St. N.W. Washington DC 2005. Main Phone Switchboard: 202-898-8000 FAX: 202-898-8057 or 202-898-8147 Email: info@upi.com.
AEGiS is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit, tax-exempt, educational corporation. AEGiS is made possible through unrestricted funding from the Elton John AIDS Foundation, National Library of Medicine, and donations from users like you.
Always watch for outdated information. This article first appeared in 2007. This material is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your doctor.
AEGiS presents published material, reprinted with permission and neither endorses nor opposes any material. All information contained on this website, including information relating to health conditions, products, and treatments, is for informational purposes only. It is often presented in summary or aggregate form. It is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professionals. Always discuss treatment options with a doctor who specializes in treating HIV.
Copyright ©1980, 2007. AEGiS. All materials appearing on AEGiS are protected by copyright as a collective work or compilation under U.S. copyright and other laws and are the property of AEGiS, or the party credited as the provider of the content. .