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Namibia: More than 400 test positive for HIV at Oshikoto – Election 2024

Namibia: More than 400 test positive for HIV at Oshikoto – Election 2024

Africa Links 24 with Namibia Press Agency
Published on 2024-12-12 18:59:04

Out of 36 976 people tested for HIV in the Oshikoto region between 1 January and 31 October this year, 449 tested positive.

This was revealed by health expert Saara Uushona during the marking of World AIDS Day in Windhoek on Thursday. She added that, out of the 449 people who tested positive, only 436 people have been linked to treatment.

Uushona said there are still challenges faced by people living with HIV such as stigma, the side effects of medical treatment and…

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