Africa HIV prevalence drops, UN

New York, 13 July-(ANA)-The prevalence of HIV among young people in countries worst-affected by Aids, mainly in Africa, has fallen, new figures from the UN show.

In a report, UNAids says the incidence of HIV has decreased by up to 25% as young people between the ages of 15 and 24 change their sexual behaviour.

The report says it is in response to Aids prevention campaigns.

But the UN says it is on the rise in Uganda, which had been praised for its HIV fight, because of "complacency".

According to the UN, five million young people live with HIV worldwide, making up 40% of new infections. (ANA)

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