Uganda: Increasing Cases of STIs Worry Health Experts

Despite Uganda's strides in the fight against HIV/Aids, health experts are worried other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the increase.

Experts believe with the resurgence of STIs, even the acquisition of HIV/Aids is on the rise since STIs destroy body immunity. A recent visit to Kisenyi health centre IV introduced me to Kim (not real name) who was waiting for his turn to see a doctor. The 17-year-old said he is sexually active and had come for treatment after medication he got from a drug shop did not sort his problem out.

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