Punishment without a crimeTheir father saw no benefit in caring for girls with HIV, according to Mukite. "The epidemic puts young women and girls at a particular disadvantage," Bekker said. An estimated 6% of women receiving prenatal care in Uganda are infected with HIV, according to the Strengthening Uganda's Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally project. Bekker believes the priority to end HIV in young women and girls is to prevent new infections: by targeting both girls and men. When it comes to young women, "they need self-initiated protection" through education and awareness but also products, such as contraceptive vaginal rings that also release antiretroviral drugs.

Source: CNN December 01, 2017 11:03 UTC