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Man jailed 30 years for infecting 15-year-old with HIV

Ruth Anderah | November 10, 2023

Court of Appeal Justices led by Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera have upheld a 30-year jail imprisonment term that was handed to a man for defiling and infecting his 15-year-old daughter with HIV/Aids. Balutwanimana Juma was convicted of aggravated defilement and sentenced to 30 years by Mukono High Court Judge […]

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Governments urged to focus HIV response on children, marginalised groups

Ritah Kemigisa | December 1, 2022

As countries commemorate World Aids Day 2022, the global health body, World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a renewed focus on populations that have been left behind in the response to HIV and AIDS such as children. According to WHO, only 52% of children living with HIV are on life-saving […]