RUTH, PATIENT AT TEMA CLINIC, GHANA

Ruth Oman works at a local food and drink kiosk in Tema, Ghana. When Ruth first found out she was HIV-positive, she feared the reaction of her friends and family. Thanks to the incredible care and support provided by the Tema Hospital staff, Ruth has stayed alive and healthy. She met her husband Abraham at an HIV support group, and today, the couple are the parents of five HIV-negative children. In her spare time, Ruth also serves as a health advocate in her community, encouraging other people to speak out about their HIV status and seek out treatment and testing services.