NTUNGAMO DISTRICT

LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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Youth Urged to Champion Fight Against AIDS

 

The youth have been urged to champion the fight against HIV/AIDS if the next generation is to be productive.

The call was made by the Ntungamo district local council five chairperson Denis Singahache while speaking at the dialogue between the district leaders,Health workers and member of Intergrated Community based initiatives-ICOBI  held at  Ntungamo board room.

Singahache revealed the AIDS scourge is a serious challenge in the district and the country as a whole and must be tackled with concerted efforts.

Singahache says that with the youth being among the most at risk age groups, they must be in position to ensure that the disease does not spread further

Ntungamo district deputy health officer Beatrice Chemisto revealed that the district is focusing on ensuring that the youth friendly services are put in place.