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 Background Information

The AIDS Information Centre, a non government organization was first set up in 1990 to provide Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - the virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
AIDS is a life threatening condition that often leaves sufferers feeling helpless and hopeless, at a time they most desperately need lots of care and support.


The very high rate of HIV infection that Uganda experienced during the 80's and early 90's created an urgent need for people to know their HIV status. The only option available to them was offered by the National Blood Transfusion Service, which carries out routine HIV tests on all the blood that is donated for transfusion purposes.

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 HIV discordance - Mary and Steven

Steven Egesa (43) and Mary Egesa (39) is a discordant couple living in Bukoto – Mulina Zone a Kampala suburb. They have 4 boys the eldest 22 and the youngest is 3 years. They have been together for the last 20 years. Steven works with the church of Uganda – Ntinda as an office attendant while Mary sells merchandise in one of the local markets.

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Meet Prosy, a young person living with AIDS.
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Disclosing to your partner about your positive HIV status…
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Can cause violence against the partner who is infected
Is good because it can prevent infection
Is not necessary if you have been having unprotected sex
Helps to reduce chances of infection incase your partner is infected
Can lead to polygamy
  


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