In Africa, those who beat coronavirus continue to live under its cloud vanguardnews
As coronavirus cases accelerate in Africa, those who recover from the virus find that their struggle is not over as denial of the disease and stigmatisation run deep across the continent.
Workers with watchdogs battling the virus have been threatened at knifepoint, while residents regularly defy them with cries of “corona eza te”, or “there is no corona” in the local Lingala language. Even government officials have admitted they did not take the virus seriously until they were directly affected.
The media in DR Congo has been vigilant in promoting awareness “so that people understand that this is not a disease of shame, that it can be cured,” said Kanyinda, who has recovered from COVID-19. Undoubtedly protected by his fame, he did not suffer discrimination. “People are praying for my recovery,” he said.“We shouldn’t run away from people, because sooner or later we will come back into society and we are going to be together,” he said.In South Africa, the African country most affected by the disease with more than 76,000 cases, many who have recovered have eagerly looked to share their experiences.
Christine, a 28-year-old analyst who was among South Africa’s first 250 cases, has also become something of a spokesperson for recovery.
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