Abstract

The emergence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) has posed
a global threat to human health, economy, and longevity of life. Corollary, the search for treatment has been an
extensive one and several breakthroughs have been made. However, prevention of HIV/AIDS is more economical
than treatment and hence has been intensely advocated. Several measures have been championed by different groups.
Worthy of note is the role of religious leaders in the dissemination of management and preventive measures for
HIV/AIDS due to their exalted societal status and access to a large audience. Despite the gigantic strides made by
religious leaders in curbing this menace, there are still some drawbacks. In this paper, we shall succinctly highlight
the impacts made by religious leaders toward the annihilation of HIV/AIDS, the barriers to complete adherence to
this advocacy, and steps to mitigate these setbacks.