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Uganda: To Tell or Not to Tell? Ugandan Teens and HIV Disclosure
RNW Africa, 9 April 2014
Silence is golden, it is said. But not for Constance Nansamba from Uganda, who paid a dear price for keeping silent about being HIV-positive and pregnant at age 18. Like Constance,… Read more »
Uganda Teens Struggle With HIV Disclosure
A survey done by Mildmay Health Centre has revealed that a huge number of adolescents receiving HIV treatment are not open about their status with their sexual partners, while others do not want to have protected sex.
Teenagers receiving HIV treatment in Uganda are not willing to disclose their status (file photo).
InFocus
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Reports indicate that there are a growing number of people buying fake HIV-negative results in the country due to desperation and stigma. Read more »
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According to National Forum for People Living with HIV Networks, healthy people in Kamuli district are claiming to have the virus so that they can benefit from donor funds. Read more »
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Activists have warned that the Anti-Homosexuality Bill passed by parliement is set to render a major blow to the country's fight against HIV/AIDS. Read more »
