30 VHTs in Kitgum receive bicycles to boost HIV/AIDS response
The national AIDS program of the Ministry of Health aims to significantly reduce HIV/AIDS prevalence in Uganda by 2030.
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Amolatar church leaders urge community to combat HIV/AIDS risks, myths
Head of laity in one of the churches in Amolatar has urged Christians to avoid unnecessary sexual activities that could increase their risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.
Zipline and Elton John AIDS Foundation expand groundbreaking partnership to Nigeria
Building on the success of Zipline and the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s partnership in Kenya, the expanded collaboration aims to break down supply chain barriers and deliver life-saving HIV prevention and treatment to Nigeria’s youth.
709 out of 19,763 tested positive for HIV in Pader
Pader district was previously ranked at 12 percent which was as well higher than the national ranking at 5.4 percent.
The effects of open border on HIV/AIDS and TB patients in Madi
Logoba HC3 is currently treating 30 HIV/AIDS patients from refugee settlement camps including others from neighboring villages of Kajio-Keji county of South Sudan.
Commentary: Should President Museveni sign the homophobic bill into law?
Uganda has come under the world spotlight after its Parliament passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023, with wider calls from the United States, Canada to President Museveni not to sign it into a law.
Lira court sentences woman for infecting stepson with HIV
The woman pleaded guilty to the offense and his husband could not keep tears from flowing, saying his son is innocent and did not deserve to be infected with the virus.
‘Lira-Lira’ tops in HIV/AIDS spread in Lango sub-region with 7.2%
Amalamferi Okao is the Awitong of Arak Obukori clan. He said youth needs to be empowered to keep them committed because the greater percentage of youth are HIV positive.
FoG’s health strategy key to HIV/AIDS prevention in Lango
Mr Tommy Okada, behavioral change, making choices and an informed decision in prevention of HIV/AIDS; adventure unlimited versus behavior change, HIV/AIDS prevention strategies like voluntary medical safe male circumcision is 60% reducing the risk of HIV infections.