P. Abukkani: My husband became ill very suddenly and had died within six months of him being tested positive. He died only three months ago. I was tested positive at the same time. Fortunately my child is OK. I knew nothing about HIV, and I still know very little about it. The people in my village have been very supportive and do not discriminate against me, but life is very hard. I am suffering from oral absesses. I work in the fields and only earn 25 rupees per day. My father is able to help a little, but I cannot afford to go to Madras for treatment, and there is none available near to my village. India photo: Mike Abrahams / Network

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