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Irene Ngandu, 26, left, who has AIDS and is eight months pregnant, eats breakfast prepared by her mother, right, at Chikankata hospital
Irene Ngandu, 26, left, who has AIDS and is eight months pregnant, eats breakfast prepared by her mother, right, at Chikankata hospital

Irene Ngandu, 26, left, who has AIDS and is eight months pregnant, eats breakfast prepared by her mother, right, at Chikankata hospital

Date9/3/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Irene Ngandu; 26; left; who has AIDS and is eight months pregnant; eats breakfast prepared by her mother; right; at Chikankata hospital.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025526F
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