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Winstone Zulu

1964 – 2011

Zambian HIV and tuberculosis activist

HIV/AIDS activist
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About Winstone Zulu

Lived 1964 – 2011 (aged 47). Winstone Zulu was a hIV/AIDS activist.

Winstone Zulu (January 7, 1964 – October 12, 2011) was a Zambian HIV and tuberculosis activist. Zulu, who became the first Zambian to publicly acknowledge his HIV status in 1990, was considered one of the world's leading HIV and AIDS activists. At the time, people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS faced widespread discrimination in Zambia.

In 1990, Zulu made headlines by becoming the first person to announce his HIV status in the country.

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HIV/AIDS activist

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Winstone Zulu?

Zambian HIV and tuberculosis activist

When was Winstone Zulu born?

Winstone Zulu was born on 7 January 1964 in Lusaka.

When did Winstone Zulu die?

Winstone Zulu died on 12 October 2011.

What was Winstone Zulu's occupation?

Winstone Zulu was a hIV/AIDS activist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Winstone Zulu

· Wikidata: Q8026157

· DBpedia: Winstone Zulu

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