Youth, socio-economic pressure and HIV/Aids

Thursday, December 01, 2016

December 1 is an important day in the health and wellness calendar as it marks international commemoration of campaigns against the spread of HIV/AIDS, as well as intensifying unity in giving support to those living with HIV and AIDS.

Even though anybody can get HIV/AIDS, youth are some of those who are at high risk of contracting the costly virus. Below are some of the socio-economic factors that can put youth at high risk of being infected or reinfected with HIV:

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Youth, socio-economic pressure and HIV/Aids

December 1 is an important day in the health and wellness calendar as it marks international commemoration of campaigns against the spread of HIV/AIDS, as well as intensifying unity in giving support to those living with HIV and AIDS.

Selefu

Selefu

Civil Society threatens court action over constitution amendment

Fans urged to fill up stadium

Coaches take jabs ahead of derby

A city divided!

Civil Society threatens Masisi with legal action

Stage set for Metropolitan chess championship

Routine child vaccination imperative