More than 15 000 women are living with HIV in the Omusati Region

More than 15 000 women are living with HIV in the Omusati Region

More than 15 000 women are living with HIV in the Omusati Region

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A concerning number of approximately 15,192 women aged 20 to 49 are living with HIV (WLHIV) in the Omusati Region, as of the end of September 2023. This was revealed by Dr Ester Muinjangue, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, during the inauguration of National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign, launched this week, focuses on intensifying efforts to combat cervical cancer. Dr. Muinjangue stressed the urgency of increasing awareness and screening for this disease. She officially commenced National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and screening campaigns in the Omusati Region, noting the significant global impact of cervical…
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