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HIV Prevention
7 August 2026, 8:47 pm
Health coalition urged to turn evidence into policy action
By Byamukama Alozious Health sector stakeholders have urged a health advocacy coalition to turn evidence gathered from communities and health facilities into practical policy action to address gaps in Uganda’s health system. The call was made on Thursday during the…
15 June 2026, 9:32 am
Uganda expands rollout of Lenacapavir as new HIV prevention hope emerges
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is expanding the rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN), a long-acting HIV prevention injection, with health officials and researchers describing it as a major breakthrough in the fight against new HIV infections. The injectable drug, administered once every…
20 May 2026, 9:01 am
Government urged to strengthen HIV prevention and protect women and girls
By Byamukama Alozious National candlelight memorial day celebrations have renewed calls for stronger HIV prevention, treatment, and protection of women and girls as leaders, health experts, activists, and young people reflected on the country’s HIV burden and remembered lives lost…
10 February 2026, 6:13 pm
Ministry of Health urges condom use amid rising HIV infections and stigma
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda approaches the Valentine’s Day season, a period often associated with renewed intimacy and increased sexual activity, the Ministry of Health has reiterated its call for the public to use condoms consistently as a triple-layer prevention…
2 December 2025, 10:21 am
Uganda marks World AIDS Day as Museveni urges renewed HIV fight
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda on Monday commemorated World AIDS Day in Kizinda Town Council, Bushenyi District, with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urging the country to “remain vigilant” and protect itself against HIV. The message, delivered on his behalf by Vice…
15 June 2025, 2:45 pm
Kampala young girls unite to discuss HIV prevention and teenage pregnancy
By Byamukama Alozious During the dialogue held by the Girls’ Act initiative under AHF-Uganda Cares, young girls and boys gathered to discuss critical issues affecting their community, including the recent rise of HIV infections among young people and teenage pregnancies.…
22 March 2025, 11:24 am
Urgent need for SRHR for adolescents
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Youth Advocates Zimbabwe, organised a sensitisation workshop for journalists to support ongoing efforts to promote Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for all adolescents. According to Dr Roselline Achola, Technical…