Uganda Govt Launches Massive HIV Campaign

In the wake of World Aids Day, the government has renewed it commitment to reducing the rate of HIV transmission from mother-to-child.

Uganda: Govt Launches Massive Aids Campaign

New Vision, 2 December 2012

The Government on Saturday launched a massive HIV/AIDS campaign, to curb the rising infections. Emphasis will be placed on eliminating transmission of HIV from a mother to her ... read more »

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Uganda: Museveni Blames Aids Commission for HIV Rates

The Observer, 2 December 2012

President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday blamed Uganda the Aids Commission for the rising prevalence of Aids in the country. read more »
Uganda: Aids - 20 Ugandans Who Made a Difference

The Observer, 2 December 2012

In 1982, Prof Nelson Ssewankambo was a young researcher studying a strange disease at Kasensero fishing village, Rakai. read more »

Parents wait patiently at an ARV clinic (file photo).

Uganda: HIV/ Aids Bill Almost Ready

New Vision, 1 December 2012

Government is in the last stages of preparing an HIV/AIDS bill for Parliament to debate. read more »
Uganda: Government Announces All Women to Receive Antiretroviral Drugs

Radio France Internationale, 1 December 2012

An influencial non-government organisation in Uganda has called on the adult population to abstain from extra marital sex in order to prevent the transmission of the HIV virus. ... read more »
Uganda: Women Should Allow Men Heal After SMC

The Independent, 1 December 2012

Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) policy was launched in September 2010 to reduce the risk of HIV infection in men by 60 percent. However, advocates say women and leaders have stalled ... read more »
Uganda: Pregnant HIV-Positive Mums Will Get Free ARVs - Gov't

New Vision, 30 November 2012

All pregnant women will get free anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs to stop the transmission of the HIV virus to the unborn babies, the Ministry of Health has said. read more »

HIV-Positive Women in Uganda Learn Income Generating-Activities

Kinawataka Women's Initiative is a non-governmental organization started with the aim of reducing HIV infections and sensitizing women and children on the dangers of the disease. ... Read more »
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Women in Uganda's Cities at Highest HIV Risk

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HIV Rate Back on the Rise in Uganda

The rising number of new infections now estimated at 130,000 per year has pushed Uganda's HIV prevalence rate up from 6.4 percent in 2005 to 7.3 percent last year. A country that ... Read more »
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