New programmes to raise HIV/AIDS awareness among the youth are needed, says DPM


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PUTRAJAYA: Programmes to create better awareness of HIV/AIDS, particularly among the young, will be introduced, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Deputy Prime Minister said this was necessary as records showed that 74% of those infected were between 20 and 39 years old.

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