Tag: AIDS
UAC Rolls Out New Campaign to End Stigma and Promote HIV Testing
A new campaign dubbed "Wear the Red Ribbon" has been rolled out by the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) to promote testing, end stigma, and...
Uganda Records Impressive Lifelong Antiretroviral Therapy Coverage Among HIV-Positive Expectant Mothers
Uganda has made significant efforts to provide lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) to HIV-positive pregnant women, with some regions nearing 100% coverage, according to a...
High AIDS Rates Found Among Elderly Population, Women Lead with Highest Percentage- Uganda Aids Commission
A recent Uganda population-based HIV impact assessment has revealed alarming rates of AIDS among the elderly population, with women having the highest percentage. According...
Uganda Achieves Significant Reduction in Infant Mortality Rate
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) recently published the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey - 2022 report on September 7, 2023. The report highlights...