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Mbale Gets Sh130m for HIV/Aids

New Vision (Kampala) - October 2, 2002
Nasur Wambedde And Isaac Wafula


Mbale district has received sh130m from the government for the Community HIV/AIDS Initiative.

The deputy chief administrative officer, Kenneth Waniele, told The New Vision on Monday that 18 community groups in the district were already benefiting from the funds.

Waniele explained that the funds were supposed to be used by the communities to carry out campaigns against AIDS.

Waniele said the funds were also used in assisting orphans.
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