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Concern Grows Over Shortage of Lifesaving HIV/Aids Meds In Uganda

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Concern Grows Over Shortage of Lifesaving HIV/Aids Meds In Uganda Uganda

Ugandan Civil Society Organisations under the auspices of the Uganda Coalition for Access to Essential Medicines, have petitioned the health ministry over the shortage of antiretroviral drugs . This has increased the risk of antiretroviral resistance, treatment failure, sickness and death of people living with HIV/ Aids.

According to UNAIDS, there are 1.5 million people living with HIV/Aids in Uganda. At least 1.3 million know their HIV status while 1.2 million are on treatment.Uganda is facing limited supply of HIV/Aids life-saving medication, particularly for third-line patients. The stock-outs and shortages of HIV drugs have increased the risk of…

 

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Uganda: Lifesaving HIV/Aids Medication Runs Out of Stock, CSOs WarnUganda is facing limited supply of HIV/Aids life-saving medication, particularly for third-line patients. The stock-outs and shortages of HIV drugs have increased the risk of antiretroviral resistance, treatment failure, sickness and death of people living with HIV/ Aids in the country.
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