Uganda, April 22 -- Stakeholders and activists in Kyenjojo District have expressed concern over the surge in sexual gender-based violence (SGBV) cases, which, they say, are leading to a rise in many HIV/Aids infections among adolescents.

They said the majority of perpetrators are HIV positive, posing a high risk to children whom they rape and defile.

A health worker at Kyenjojo Hospital, speaking on condition of anonymity, told this publication at the weekend that there is an increasing number of adolescents testing HIV positive, particularly those working in entertainment places such as bars and lodges.

She noted that in a week, they record an average of three adolescents testing positive for HIV/Aids.

"We have many children who are ...