Don't rely on wife's HIV test results, official warns men

Health officials in Bungoma County have raised concern over a growing trend in which men avoid HIV testing and instead depend on their wives’ test results to determine their own status.County Director for Health and Sanitation, Caleb Watta, said new data shows infections remain higher among women largely because men are not turning up for testing.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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County Director for Health and Sanitation, Caleb Watta, said new data shows infections remain higher among women largely because men are not turning up for testing.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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