has declined, there has been a shortage of drugs and equipment at the hospitals although staffing levels by end of 2010 had improved. Communities also rely heavily on traditional medicines. The major diseases that affect the people in the district include diarrhea, TB and malaria. HIV/AIDS Like the rest of the country, the HIV/AIDS pandemic is seriously affecting the district. However, there has been a decrease of reported HIV prevalence rate in the past decade. Hospitals Hauna hospital, run through the Ministry of Health was established in Honde valley as there was no district Hospital in the District and the only Mission Hospital at Bonda could not meet the District Health Demands. It’s now a referral Hospital for most health centres in the Valley with major cases being referred to Mutare General Hospital which happens to be the Provincial hospital Tourist attractions Mutarazi Falls is one tourist attraction in Honde Valley. The valley scenery is also a tourist attraction. Mahwemasimike, meaning "planted rocks", are rock pinnacles to the north of Hauna Growth Point in Mukupe Village, Muparutsa Chieftaincy. Pungwe River white water rafting Aberfoyle Lodge, Hauna Religion Christianity dominates in Mutasa. Most people are Catholics (Anglicans, Methodists and Roman Catholics). African Apostolic Church (AAC) known as vekwa (Mwazha) large group also is a follower of the Johanne Marange Apostolic Sect. Traditional beliefs are still prevalent, although people now practise them side-by-side with Christianity. Notable people Oppah Muchinguri Herbert Chitepo References External links Mutasa Rural District Council (official site) Districts of Manicaland Province