HIV/AIDs

Govt urged to boost HIV treatment funding after US aid cuts

Barbra Anyait | February 4, 2025

A section of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has urged the government, through the Ministry of Health, to increase national funding for people living with HIV. This call follows an Executive Order issued on January 20, 2025, by US President Donald Trump to immediately halt all PEPFAR-funded activities in Uganda and […]

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Two million people to get new injectable HIV prevention drug

Reporter | December 27, 2024

By Tonny Abet At least 2 million people with elevated HIV infection risks, including those in Uganda, could access a new drug injected twice a year to prevent HIV infection under a new arrangement announced by donors. “The Global Fund and the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief […]

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Increasing HIV infections worry govt

Moses Ndhaye | December 12, 2024

The government of Uganda has expressed concern over the continued rise in new HIV/AIDS infections, warning that it could hinder the country’s economic growth. Dr. Robert Mutumba, Assistant Commissioner at the Ministry of Health, revealed that the government currently spends over 115 million US dollars annually on care and treatment […]

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Injustices against women are man-made, says Winnie Byanyima

Juliet Nalwooga | March 8, 2024

At least five women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family and one in three women worldwide experiences sexual or gender-based violence. This is according to UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima who urged countries including Uganda to protect women’s rights. She further called on leaders […]

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Millions of HIV-positive Ugandans under PEPFAR support

Mike Sebalu | February 13, 2024

The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Uganda Country Director, Ms Mary Borgman has revealed that a total of 1.4 million Ugandans living with HIV/Aids are being supported under the US-funded PEPFAR programmes. Speaking to journalists in Kampala, Borgman said thousands more receive prevention treatment. She added that […]