EDITORIAL | Gauteng STI and HIV/Aids figures are cause for genuine concern
Considering the high rate of HIV/Aids and STIs, Condom Week is a valuable reminder of the importance of precautionary measures
11 February 2024 - 21:58
As the world gears up to observe Condom Week, the Gauteng department of health on Sunday issued a stark wake-up call regarding the escalating rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/Aids infections in the province. The figures released, staggering and concerning, demand urgent attention and concerted action from all sectors of society...
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