VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says 38 percent of new HIV infections in Zambia occur among young people aged 15 to 24 years. Commemorating the 2024 World Aids Day and CAPAH one Health Expo, Sunday, Vice-President said many young people lacked access to health education and life skills. “We must also confront one of the most stubborn barriers in this fight: stigma and discrimination. These silent adversaries prevent individuals from seeking care and support. According to the 2023 people living with HIV stigma index, over half of participants in the research faced stigma in the past year alone. This is unacceptable. Today, we stand together to say: enough is enough. We envision a Zambia – and a world – where everyone can...

This premium content is for paid ePaper subscribers.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here