Places with highest new HIV infections
Uganda's health authorities report that HIV infection rates are highest in the Buganda, Ankole, Tooro, and Busoga sub-regions, with Wakiso district being the most affected. Officials attribute the spread to unemployment, alcohol consumption, and a lack of access to prevention supplies.
Why it matters
The report identifies critical public health gaps and socioeconomic drivers of the HIV epidemic in Uganda, signaling a need for targeted policy interventions.
A laboratory scientist handles blood samples at Lira Regional Referral Hospital on March 14, 2025. PHOTO | TONY ABET
The article relies on official data from the Uganda Aids Commission and quotes local health officials.
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