Summary:
- Dr. Sison Mugisha, the focal person for HIV/AIDS in Kisoro, revealed that the overall prevalence in the district has escalated from 2.0% to 2.5%, with the youth bearing a significant portion of this burden.
KISORO: Authorities in Kisoro District have reported a concerning rise in the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the youth, with an increase of 0.5 percent.
Dr. Sison Mugisha, the focal person for HIV/AIDS in Kisoro, revealed that the overall prevalence in the district has escalated from 2.0% to 2.5%, with the youth bearing a significant portion of this burden. This announcement follows closely after the Uganda AIDS Commission highlighted Fort Portal City and Mbarara District as the frontrunners nationwide in HIV/AIDS prevalence, with rates of 17.8% and 14.4%, respectively.
Dr. Mugisha voiced deep concern over this escalating trend, particularly among the youth demographic. In response, Kisoro District has initiated the Mushake (Munonya) program aimed at encouraging infected individuals to undergo HIV/AIDS testing, with an impressive 97.5% reach. The district aims to establish accurate figures of infected individuals by 2030 to facilitate easier treatment protocols.
Dr. Mugisha urged the youth to prioritize their studies and abstain from risky behaviors, including early sexual activity, to avoid contracting HIV/AIDS.
CUE IN MUGISHA… ON YOUTH… RR//
