Uganda, Dec. 1 -- People with disabilities (PWDs) and those with HIV/Aids in Buhweju District have been adversely affected by torrential rain that has hit the area for the last one month, according to authorities.

The rain that has washed away bridges and damaged major roads in the district, has had a devastating impact on mobility of the PWDs and stopped HIV patients from accessing medical care.

Mr Methodius Tuhimbisemukama, the PWDs representative at the district, told Monitor yesterday that PWDs have been left out in terms of accessing social services, including healthcare.

"People are unable to move in and out of the district because roads are now blocked and we are the most vulnerable. Our people would want to go to health centres...