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New Vision (Kampala) - December 9, 2008
Justin Moro
It will guid implementers to design and carry out interventions using a multi-sectoral approach.
While unveiling the plan, LC5 chairman John Komakech said the district was committed to reducing HIV/AIDS infections.
Ogwok said they would have a comprehensive response to the scourge.
He said the plan would improve free access to quality treatment, prevention, care, support and social economic welfare of the people of Kitgum
He also disclosed that the programme would increase public awareness and make leaders more committed to the fight against the disease.
It is estimated that 26,596 people are infected with HIV in Kitgum. Of these, 5,319 are eligible for anti-retroviral therapy but only 60% access it.
There are 16,000 orphans and vulnerable children in the district. About 40% of them were orphaned by AIDS.
The resident district commissioner, Alfred Omony Ogaba, thanked the various agencies for their participation in the fight against HIV.
The nine-page document that was signed by the district chairman, John Komakech and the chief administrative officer, Geoffrey Okaka, spells out the roles of stakeholders.
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