Menna Shalabi Prepares for HIV Awareness Campaign

Egyptian superstar Mena Shalaby intends to organize an HIV awareness campaign as part of her missions as a UN goodwill ambassador. Mena Shalaby The Egyptian superstar Mena Shalaby intends to organize an HIV awareness campaign as part of her mission as a UN goodwill ambassador. “Nawaret” newspaper quoted the actress saying she refuses to connect this disease with having forbidden sexual relationships. She said the right name for this disease is HIV not AIDS as it is mistakenly common. Shalabi said that HIV is not a disease linked with ethics or morals, as many people think that the only reason for this disease is having forbidden physical relationships. This confusion is because of a lack of knowledge, yet we should deal with HIV positive patients kindly and be understanding to their difficult situation. Shalabi said some HIV patients are ill because of being exposed to contaminated needles or medical equipment. Sadly, most people think that the only source of contracting an AIDS virus is illicit sexual activities. Shalabi is working hard to finish her role in the movie “Bibo Wa Bashir” to dedicate more of her time to the campaign.