Screening, treatment of non-communicable diseases among people living with HIV can increase their lifespan by 10 years

The Ministry of Health has embarked on building capacity and awareness among healthcare workers to improve screening for chronic diseases within this population of patients.

Dr. Innocent Ssemanda

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By Dr. Innocent Ssemanda

Early screening and treatment of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer of the cervix, and mental illness among people living with HIV (PLHIV) can

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Screening, treatment of non-communicable diseases among people living with HIV can increase their lifespan by 10 years

The Ministry of Health has embarked on building capacity and awareness among healthcare workers to improve screening for chronic diseases within this population of patients.

Dr. Innocent Ssemanda

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