DODOMA, Oct. 14 -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to using economic empowerment strategies for groups at risk of HIV infection as part of its efforts to reduce new infections and promote self-reliance.

Speaking in Dodoma recently, AHF Prevention Programme Coordinator Dr Maige Charles said some people find themselves in vulnerable situations due to economic challenges, including lack of income and access to basic necessities such as food.

He said that through empowerment programmes, including Girls Act and Isuto Men, AHF reaches out to these groups in collaboration with peers who understand their circumstances and the challenges they face, helping them acquire skills that enable them to generate i...