Uganda: Kibaale HIV Infection Rate Soars

Kibaale — Health officials and politicians are worried by the high rate of HIV infections in Kibaale District.

The district health officer, Dr Dan Kyamanywa, said last Friday the HIV prevalence in Kibaale is at 10 per cent. He said it was at 5 per cent three years ago but has now surpassed the national prevalence rate of 7.1 per cent.

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