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Uganda: Lifesaving HIV/Aids Medication Runs Out of Stock, CSOs Warn
Observer, 17 August 2022
Uganda is facing limited supply of HIV/Aids life-saving medication, particularly for third-line patients. The stock-outs and shortages of HIV drugs have increased the risk of… Read more »
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Uganda: Uganda Makes Progress in HIV/Aids Fight but Risks Remain - Report
Nile Post, 29 July 2022
At least158 people get infected with HIV/AIDS in Uganda daily Read more »
Concern Grows Over Shortage of Lifesaving HIV/Aids Meds In Uganda
Ugandan Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the auspices of the Uganda Coalition for Access to Essential Medicines, have petitioned the health ministry over the shortage of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). This has increased the risk of antiretroviral resistance, treatment failure, sickness and death of people living with HIV/ Aids.
According to UNAIDS, there are 1.5 million people living with HIV/Aids in Uganda. At least 1.3 million know their HIV status while 1.2 million are on treatment.
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