Avoid mother to child HIV transmission

The King of Toro Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV has called on his subjects to use the available science to control the spread of HIV in the kingdom.

Speaking during his 21st coronation anniversary Oyo observed that the science of controlling mother to child HIV transmission especially at birth is highly advanced.

"Am calling upon the people of Toro to eliminate new infections among children, no child should be born with HIV in Toro kingdom and every child who is HIV positive should be put on treatment" King Oyo said.

The King called on men to support their wives in eliminating HIV.

"This is not an issue that should be handled only by women. Am calling upon men in Toro to support their wives so that couples support the elimination of HIV" he said.

The King also encouraged the people of Toro to work together and to preserve their culture as their foundation