HIV rampant among S. African schoolgirls | Bangkok Post: breakingnews

Quarter of S.African schoolgirls have HIV

Published: 14 Mar 2013 at 19.49
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As much as 28 percent of South African schoolgirls are HIV positive, according to figures from the country's health minister reported by local media on Thursday.

A giant billboard in Durban highlights the danger for young women of having sex with older men. As many as 28 percent of South African schoolgirls are HIV positive, according to South Africa's health minister.

Unveiling statistics that minister Aaron Motsoaledi admitted "destroyed my soul", he added that four percent of schoolboys have the virus.

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onlyasking
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Discussion 4 : 15 Mar 2013 at 05.524
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D1 The pope have nothing to do with this. In African culture, people don't like using condoms. The other part of the story not told here is that only 4% of school boys tested positive, which means that these girls are having sex with older men. D2 TS have no business dealings with South Africa, he is rumored to have dealings in Uganda. In the last year +- 3 South Africans have been arrested in Thailand, but many more from Russia, UK, US, Australia and EU. D3 Please note that the per capita income in South Africa is double that of Thailand, who is poor?
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Discussion 3 : 15 Mar 2013 at 05.243
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We are so lucky to be the Thai people. Poor Africa :(
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Discussion 2 : 14 Mar 2013 at 21.552
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We must not forget that TS has welcomed with open arms the people of this country based on what he could gain personally from it.. Look at the local press releases that are current and you will find that the number of SA people being arrested for crimes in Thailand. Great Job Dubai!
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Discussion 1 : 14 Mar 2013 at 20.581
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Those are terrifying numbers. Thanks in large part to previous popes who prevent access to condoms.
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