Kampala — MEMBERS of the Uganda Scouts Association have asked districts to help rejuvenate the Scout and Girl Guide Movement and use them in the fight against HIV/Aids.

They also recommended that part of the money the Education Ministry gives schools to finance co-curricular activities be used to fund scouting. The recommendations emerged from a consultative meeting the Scouts Association held with Chief Administrative Officers and District Education officers in Kampala last week.

The Chairman of the Uganda National Scouts Board, Mr David Bahati, said since scouting helps to build character and teaches basic values needed to create a good society, it's vital to use scouts and girl guides in disseminating information on HIV/Aids prevention to their peers and others.

He said although the prevalence of HIV/Aids among the youth had reduced, there was still need to sensitise them on the dangers of trans-generation sex if they are to remain healthy.

Recent Ministry of Health statistics indicate that the prevalence of HIV/Aids is high among married adults. Some of these adults are having sexual affairs with young girls and boys.