Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:07:34 +0000 By VIOLET TEMBO COPPERBELT province has recorded 4,735 new HIV infections. Provincial Permanent Secretary (PS) Bright Nundwe has described the figures as alarming. Mr.Nundwe said it was important for residents to take personal responsibility because the cure had not yet been discovered. He stated that infections incidences could only be reduced once society changed mind set and adjusted their behaviour towards alcohol as well as drug abuse. However, he mentioned that in a quest to combat the spread of the disease and adhere to presidential pronouncements for routine testing, the province had tested 68.40% percent residents of all age groups. He added that 57.40 % percent had been attained in terms of viral suppression on those on Anti Retroviral Treatment (ART). “Wise counsel to residents is that, those married must be faithful to their partners and be content. We do not want to see people move from one pair […]
