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New Vision (Kampala) - August 24, 2007
Ampaire Loice
The Demographic and Health Survey shows that the HIV prevalence is higher among men than women at 3.6% versus 2.3% respectively.
It also indicated that 7.3% of urban dwellers are infected, compared to 2.2% of the rural population.
Kigali has the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence. About 8% of the city's women are infected and 5.2% of the men.
The Rwandan Health Minister, Jean Damascene Ntawukuriryayo, said the success in the fight against AIDS was due to the increased awareness and reliable preventive mechanisms.
"Almost every person, old and young in Rwanda, has heard of AIDS and its dangers."
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