Women in SA face higher HIV rates due to early sexual activity, low condom use, and multiple partners. Activists urge targeted interventions and support.
HIV prevalence: health challenges and progress
Original Article by Thapelo Lekabe | City Press | 28 July 2024
Women in SA face higher HIV rates due to early sexual activity, low condom use, and multiple partners. Activists urge targeted interventions and support.
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