John Wataka awarded 190 million shillings after wrongful HIV diagnosis by TASO TASO found negligent for keeping Wataka on unnecessary ARVs for seven years Court highlights severe psychological and economic impacts of misdiagnosis on Wataka Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues A Ugandan man, John Wataka, has received 190 million shillings ($53,000) in damages from Aids Support Organisation (TASO) after he was wrongly diagnosed as HIV‑positive. Wataka was placed him on ARVs for seven years, despite him being HIV‑negative. Ugandan court awards $53k vompensation to man over wrongful HIV diagnosis. Photo credit: Getty Source: Getty Images As ported by DW Africa, a Ugandan High Court found TASO neglig...