The Parliament of Uganda has launched policy to fight off forms of discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS as it moves to address concerns of stigma against those infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The policy provides that no one shall be denied employment, promotion, or other employment benefits basing on his or […]
GULU, 28 October 2010 (PLUSNEWS) – Carol Apiyo* is struggling to cope with bitterness and anger towards her husband, whom she blames for infecting her with HIV; a few months ago, she tried to kill him by poisoning his food. Fortunately her husband recovered after treatment at Gulu Hospital in northern Uganda. “I can’t forgive him […]
Uganda doctors and other health workers in different parts of the country need to put more efforts in curtailing the spread of HIV/AIDS stigma. Dr Odong Ayella of St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor says although a lot sucess has been scored in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda, many Ugandans do not clearly understand that HIV/AIDS […]