19 July 2011
Sumbe — At least 284 new cases of HIV Aids were recorded in the first six months this year in central Kwanza Sul province, Angop learned. The figure represents an increase of 43 cases as compared to the same period of last year.
The information was released Tuesday to ANGOP by the supervisor of the programme of fight against HIV/Aids, Carlos Pedro, adding that 112 cases were detected in pregnant women, 156 in adults and 16 in children.
He said that ten patients who used to be assisted with anti-retroviral drugs died in the period in respect.
The source said the six health centres existing in the province have appropriate facilities to assist the sick.
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Over 200 Cases of HIV Recorded in Six Months