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- Kateeba noted that many children engaged in sexual activities during the COVID-19 pandemic when schools were closed, leading to pregnancies and potential HIV infections.
RUKUNGIRI: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Rukungiri has launched the “Munonye campaign” aimed at identifying children aged 0 to 19 who may be living with HIV but are unaware of their status, and ensuring they receive necessary treatment.
Kateeba Agnes, the Centre Programs Manager, highlighted that the Ministry of Health initiated this program two months ago to locate and treat HIV-positive children. She emphasized that the campaign encompasses all Ugandan children, irrespective of whether their parents are currently undergoing HIV treatment.
Kateeba noted that many children engaged in sexual activities during the COVID-19 pandemic when schools were closed, leading to pregnancies and potential HIV infections. She urged the public to bring their children for HIV/AIDS testing whenever medical staff are available in their communities.
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Kateeba further revealed that TASO Rukungiri has conducted HIV testing for over 8,000 individuals, resulting in the identification of 114 new HIV cases this quarter.
