Uganda has more people living with HIV than ever before. The latest count from health officials shows over 1.5 million infected citizens across the nation. The Uganda AIDS Commission released these alarming numbers for 2024. The total reached exactly 1,527,240 people carrying the deadly virus. Adults make up the biggest chunk of these cases.
Women face the worst impact from this health crisis. Female patients account for more than 60 percent of all adult infections. The commission counted 927,751 women living with HIV compared to just 528,819 men. Adults aged 15 and older represent 1,456,570 total cases. Children under 15 years old add another 70,669 to the grim statistics.
Health experts blame several problems for the rising...