HIV/Aids cases here have risen by a fifth

ONE of the country’s largest HIV/Aids support groups is seriously concerned after a massive jump in the numbers of people contracting the disease.

Figures reveal a 21% increase in incidents of the condition in the first six months of 2007, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

Unprotected sex between heterosexuals accounted for the highest number of cases, followed by drug use and sex between homosexuals.