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Kidney disease crisis: Doctors call for urgent action as 3.1M Kenyans affected

Kenya’s kidney disease burden is coming under renewed scrutiny, with doctors calling for urgent action to establish what is driving the growing number of cases and prevent more Kenyans from progressing to kidney failure. More than 3.1 million Kenyans are estimated to be living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to figures from the Ministry […]

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Uganda: Uganda's HIV Prevalence Stands At 5.9% Among Adults, New UPHIA Results Show

[Nile Post] Uganda's HIV prevalence among people aged 15 years and above stands at 5.9%, according to preliminary findings from the 2025 Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA).

  • Uganda's HIV prevalence among adults aged 15+ is 5.9%, according to 2025 UPHIA results.
  • The 5.9% prevalence equates to about six out of every 100 people in Uganda living with HIV.
  • UPHIA survey, conducted in 2024-2025, also assessed HIV risk behaviors and access to services.

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