{"id":122036,"date":"2026-04-14T10:06:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/bulemeezi-county-chief-warns-of-rising-youth-hiv-rates"},"modified":"2026-04-14T10:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:52:53","slug":"bulemeezi-county-chief-warns-of-rising-youth-hiv-rates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/bulemeezi-county-chief-warns-of-rising-youth-hiv-rates","title":{"rendered":"Bulemeezi County Chief Warns of Rising Youth HIV Rates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Bulemeezi County Chief (Kkangaawo), Ronald Mulondo, has expressed deep concern over the rising prevalence of HIV\/AIDS in his jurisdiction, revealing that at least 15 out of every 100 people are living with the virus.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>He noted with particular concern that the infection rate is highest among young people aged 16 to 24, a trend he described as both alarming and heartbreaking.<\/p>\n<p>Mulondo made the remarks while participating as the chief runner in Semuto Sub-county during the Kabaka Birthday Run. He commended the Kabaka for his continued commitment to fighting HIV\/AIDS.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is very worrying that out of every 100 people in Bulemeezi\u2014covering Nakaseke and Luweero\u2014at least 15 are living with HIV. What pains me most is that the infection rate is highest among our young people aged 16 to 24,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He also applauded the youth who turned up in large numbers to take part in the run, urging them to remain disciplined and avoid behaviors that increase their risk of infection.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI thank the young people for participating in this noble cause. I urge them to stay strong, protect themselves, and avoid temptations that may lead to life-threatening consequences,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The Archdeacon of Semuto Archdeaconry in the Church of Uganda, Rev. Canon James Ebil, who flagged off the run, congratulated the Kabaka on celebrating his 71st birthday and praised him for championing the fight against HIV\/AIDS.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe congratulate His Majesty upon reaching 71 years and thank him for using his birthday to mobilize people in the fight against HIV\/AIDS,\u201d Rev. Ebil said.<\/p>\n<p>On behalf of the people of Semuto who participated in the run, the Kabaka\u2019s Sub-county Chief, Ronald Kasule, expressed gratitude to all those who turned up to celebrate the Kabaka\u2019s birthday through the run and support efforts to eliminate HIV\/AIDS.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe thank everyone who has come to celebrate the Kabaka\u2019s birthday by participating in this run and supporting efforts to eliminate HIV\/AIDS,\u201d Kasule noted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. The Bulemeezi County Chief (Kkangaawo), Ronald Mulondo, has expressed deep concern over the rising prevalence of HIV\/AIDS in his jurisdiction, revealing that at least 15 out of every 100 people are living with the virus. 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