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Uganda receives Shs2 trillion to combat communicable diseases

Mike Sebalu | September 19, 2024

The Ugandan government has received a substantial grant of USD 600 million (approximately Shs2 trillion) from the Global Fund to combat communicable diseases over the next three years. This funding will support efforts to treat HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria from 2024 to 2026. According to Ms Allen Kuteesa, a representative […]

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Religious leaders blame youth lifestyle for rising HIV/Aids cases

Moses Ndhaye | September 9, 2024

Religious leaders have linked the recent surge of HIV/AIDS cases in the country to the increasing access to alcohol, pornography, and house parties organized by a section of youth groups. The chairperson of the Inter-religious Council and the Archbishop of Uganda, Steven Kaziimba Mugalu on Monday called for a consultative […]

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Government asked to increase access to health information

Barbra Anyait | August 12, 2024

As Uganda commemorates International Youth Day, there is a growing call for the government and all stakeholders to create an environment where young people can easily access health information through digital technologies. Diana Tibesigwa, the Regional Advocacy and Policy Manager for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, made the appeal during an […]

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Concern as Ibanda youth shun HIV medication

admin | February 16, 2024

By JOVITA KYARISIIMA | Monitor Leaders in lbanda District have expressed worry over the rising number of youth living with HIV/Aids abandoning their medication. The district health officer (DHO), Dr Julius Bamwine, says the drug adherence rate among the youth reduced from 7 percent in 2022 to 5 percent in 2023. […]

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LoP urges Ugandans to lead fight against HIV

Prossy Kisakye | December 1, 2023

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mr Mathias Mpuuga, has called on Ugandans to spearhead activism in pushing the government to ensure improved access to HIV/AIDS services nationwide. In a statement, Mpuuga emphasized the importance of readily available testing, counseling, treatment, and support services for those infected and affected by […]