Number Of HIV Cases Detected Among Young People In Sri Lanka Rising, Health Ministry Says

Xinhua News: HIV/AIDS on rise amongst Sri Lankan youth: ministry
“Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry on Thursday warned that the number of HIV/AIDS cases was on the rise amongst the youth in the island nation. Quoting the ministry, local media reports said health authorities had identified some 160 people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS as of October this year alone…” (10/1).

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