Discrimination of people living with the HIV/AIDS and lack of knowledge affect efforts to eradicate the vice in South Sudan, says HIV/AIDs specialist in Juba Teaching Hospital.
Dr Ajak Garang Akec says many citizens fear to disclose their health status to medical workers due to fear of isolation by public, Radio Bakhita reports.
The number of infected persons with HIV/AIDS is increasing in South Sudan, Dr Garang says.
He challenges South Sudanese to intensify HIV/AIDS awareness to reduce new infections.
The United Nations AIDS Program, UNAIDs says over 15 million people worldwide are receiving HIV/AIDS treatment.
UNAIDS aspires to eradicate the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030.