Uganda: HIV Prevalence Raises Concern in Ntungamo As Officials Call for More Testing
[Nile Post] Health officials in Ntungamo have raised concern over the district's HIV burden, with the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwine calling for renewed prevention, testing and treatment efforts.
Ntungamo district officials are expressing worry over the high HIV prevalence in the area, currently at 6.7 percent. Dr Diana Atwine, the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, has called for intensified prevention, testing and treatment programs. At Rushoka Health Centre IV, Dr Atwine emphasized the importance of abstinence, faithfulness and correct condom use, urging residents to undergo regular testing and adhere to treatment.
Health officials also highlighted the link between HIV and other diseases like tuberculosis and cervical cancer, stressing the need for early diagnosis and treatment. The district received a new X-ray machine from the Rotary Club of Kololo Kampala, which will improve diagnostic capabilities, particularly for TB cases, benefiting the over 1,000 residents who visit the facility monthly for various services.
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