Uganda continues to make strong, measurable progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, backed by clear policies and national commitment. Over the years, the country has shifted from emergency response to long-term prevention, treatment, and rights-based approaches that save lives every day.

Key Strides & Achievements:

• Universal access to ARVs: Over 90% of people living with HIV now receive life-saving treatment through public health facilities.
• Sharp drop in new infections: New infections have reduced from 96,000 in 2010 to about 37,000 in 2024, thanks to scale-up of prevention campaigns.
• Major decline in AIDS-related deaths: Deaths have fallen by over 60%, driven by early testing, treatment, and community health systems.
• PMTCT success: Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programs have reduced infant infections dramatically, supporting Uganda’s goal of an AIDS-free generation.
• Youth-targeted programs: Community outreaches and school-based awareness have increased testing and prevention knowledge among young people.
• Digital health systems: Introduction of electronic medical records, HIV tracking systems, and community ART delivery models have strengthened continuity of care.

Policies Driving Progress:

• The Uganda AIDS Control Policy ensuring coordinated, multi-sectoral HIV response.
• National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (NHASP III) focusing on prevention, treatment, rights, and community systems.
• Test and Treat Policy, enabling immediate treatment for anyone who tests positive.
• The HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, supporting regulation, accountability, and protection of rights.
• GBV & HIV Integrated Policy linking gender-based violence prevention with HIV services, especially for women and girls.
• Community ART Delivery Guidelines, decentralizing access and reducing clinic burdens.

Uganda’s achievements show that with political will, strong policies, and empowered communities, the country is steadily moving towards its vision of ending AIDS as a public health threat.