200715 minPGcurrent-affairs

Deadly Catch - Kenya

200715 minPGcurrent-affairs

Ndeda Island's population has dropped from 6,000 in 1997 to just 2,400 today, largely due to the effects of AIDS in the fishing community.

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Deadly Catch - Kenya

2007• 15 minPG

Synopsis

Ndeda Island's population has dropped from 6,000 in 1997 to just 2,400 today, largely due to the effects of AIDS in the fishing community.

Synopsis

Julia, a fish vendor on Ndeda Island, faces the daily struggle of survival after losing her husband to AIDS. Lake Victoria's fishing industry, vital for many families, is deeply intertwined with the Jaboya system, where women exchange sex for fish. The community has seen a drastic decline in population, from 6,000 in 1997 to just over 2,400 today. Bondo hospital is overwhelmed with patients, as many families are left without parents. The documentary presents the stark realities of life in this region, where ignorance about AIDS persists and the death toll continues to rise.

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Why Watch

See the realities of life in Bondo hospital.
Meet Julia, a woman navigating the jaboya system.
Find out how AIDS has devastated local families.
Witness the impact of HIV on the fishing community.

Did You Know

In 1997, DEA Island had a population of 6,000, but only 2,400 remain.
Around 70% of patients in Bondo hospital are fishermen who test positive for HIV.
Many women in the fishing industry engage in sexual relationships to secure fish.
The jaboya system creates a network of sexual contacts that spreads HIV.
The local mortuary receives about 11 bodies daily, most from AIDS-related deaths.

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Public health advocatesSocial justice supportersDocumentary fansFisheries industry workers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of fishermen in the area usually test positive for HIV?

Around 70% of the fishermen usually test positive for HIV.

What is the jaboya system?

The jaboya system describes the relationship between fishermen and women who buy their fish, often involving sexual exchanges for better access to fish.

How many people remained in DEA island from a 1997 population of 6,000?

From a 1997 population of 6,000, only 2,400 people remain in DEA island.

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