Nigerian gay activist, Bisi Alimi is of the opinion that no amount of fasting or prayer can be able to heal an individual who is infected with the HIV virus.
The public speaker, blog writer and HIV/LGBT advocate gained international attention when he became the first Nigerian to come out on television.
In a new development, Alimi who has been living well advised those living with the virus to live a happy life by thinking positively, exercising and taking their medications regularly.
He also urged people living with the virus not to listen to naysayers.
“If you are HIV+, no amount of prayers and fasting will cure you. Take your medication, exercise, think positively and live a happy life. There is no healing in faith.
“Your viral load will only come down if you adhere and not by how days you pray or fast.
“If your viral load is taking long to come down, talk to your healthcare provider about it and be very honest about the lifestyle choices you have.
“Don’t mind the idiots laughing cos you are positive; at least you know. Many of them hide under their clothes, their greatest shame. Turn their stigma into your crown of glory”.
