Kampala — The ministry of health is to conduct a new survey to establish the current HIV prevalence in the country.
New Infections are on the increase and the country needs up to date data, Uganda Aids Commission director general, Dr. Kihumuro Apuuli has said.
Uganda is still relying on figures generated in 2002 which puts the national prevalence rate at 6.4%
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