Health and Well-Being
There is the misconception among some Cameroon men that AIDS doesn’t exist. Some
people believe that "local herbs" prevent disease transmission, and feel safe
having unprotected sex and buying women in prostitution. Although health workers try to
educate the population, they are sent by the government, which some people disbelieve.
(Chindong Marth Yunyul, "AIDS? ‘It’s Just a Government Ploy to Stop Us
Enjoying Life’," Gemini News, 11 march 1997)