DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2024.v12i11.039

Pages: 1677-1680

The study sought to establish the role of the church in the fight against HIV and AIDS. A case study of Ward 30, under Murehwa District, Mashonaland East Province. A representative sample of thirty (30) participants was used. A qualitative research case study design was employed to guide the methodology. Data was collected using the interview schedule guide. The results showed that the role of the church in the fight against HIV and AIDS was critical in the ward in protecting people from getting infected with the disease; there was lack of coordination amongst stakeholders in the ward in terms of the role of the church in the fight against HIV and AIDS in the communities. Recommendations made include the need for the development of policy that specifically deal with HIV and AIDS issues amongst churches and faith based organizations that promote further mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS into the theological functioning of the churches.