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@kfm Thu, 23 May 2024 14:31:29

Uganda AIDS Commission boss warns of likely increase in HIV infections in Hoima City

The Uganda Aids Commission has warned about the likelihood of increased HIV/AIDs infections in the oil-rich city Hoima City, as Uganda moves towards commercialization of its oil and gas. The warning has been sounded by Dr. Nelson Musoba, the Commission’s Director General while speaking to journalists at Parliament, after his meeting with legislators on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE). Dr. Musoba noted that prevalence rates are usually determined by activities taking place in different regions and with the highly anticipated commercial oil production in Hoima City, many workers will leave their spouses home and interact with people whose HIV status they are not aware of, thus increasing their risk of being infected with the virus. […]

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