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'Give Attention to Aids Patients'

New Vision (Kampala) - December 1, 2003

The Mmengo government health Minister, Nelson Kawalya has urged rotarians to give more attention to the needy orphans and HIV/AIDS infected people especially in rural areas.

Kawalya who is a past rotary district governor made the call at Masaka Sports Club on Saturday after a one day visit of bedridden AIDS victims in Buwunga sub-county, Masaka district.

"These helpless orphans need lots of love and care be their parents, lend a hand to sick and others facing difficult times in the spirit of rotary," he said.


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