In Tanzania, first lady praises church-run AIDS treatment program

Published: 2005-07-14

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (CNS) -- U.S. first lady Laura Bush praised a church-run AIDS-treatment center in Tanzania, calling it "a good example of the tremendous efforts of faith-based organizations around the world." While in Tanzania July 13 during a weeklong trip to Africa, Bush said Pastoral Activities and Services for People with AIDS, known as PASADA, was providing "life-saving work, life-changing work." At least 11,000 patients are registered with PASADA; the program, operated by the Dar es Salaam Archdiocese, also supports 1,900 AIDS orphans. "Many people of faith have made a commitment to help men and women who are living with HIV/AIDS. They are often the only people willing to go into situations that others might find too dangerous or too desperate," Bush said.

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