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Uganda has recorded approximately 34,000 new HIV infections in 2025, with young people accounting for 38% of the cases. The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has warned that persistent infections among adolescent girls and young women threaten the country’s ambition to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The figures were presented on November 3, 2026, during a press briefing to launch the 2026 National HIV and AIDS Symposium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the latest national HIV estimates, Uganda has approximately 1.567 million people living with HIV, including 71,000 children aged below 15 years. Adult HIV prevalence stands at 5.9%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young Women Bear the Greatest Burden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Young people aged 15\u201324 account for approximately 13,000 new infections, representing 38% of the national total. Young women contribute 77% of these infections, highlighting a significant gender gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, women account for 66.3% of adults living with HIV, compared with 33.7% for men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statistics also reveal significant geographical disparities. Fort Portal City records an alarming HIV prevalence of 16.7%, followed by Kalangala at 12.1% and Kabarole at 10.7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other regions with elevated prevalence include southwestern Uganda at 8%, South Buganda at 7.3% and North Buganda at 7.2%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uganda Makes Progress Towards 95-95-95 Targets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite the worrying trends, Uganda has registered substantial progress in HIV treatment and management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The country has reduced HIV prevalence from approximately 18% in the 1980s to 5.9%. New infections have also declined by 64% since 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the 2025 estimates, 85.3% of adults living with HIV know their status. Of these, 99.1% are receiving antiretroviral treatment, while 96.5% have achieved viral suppression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, UAC Board Chairperson Canon Dr Ruth Senyonyi warned that prevention remains a major challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said the symposium would help identify gaps through scientific research, policy discussions and evidence-based interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three-Day Symposium to Drive HIV Response<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UAC will host the 2026 National HIV and AIDS Symposium from November 16 to 18 at Mbarara University of Science and Technology’s Pharmacology Grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held under the theme \u201cSustainable Interventions to End AIDS as a Public Health Threat by 2030,\u201d the event will bring together researchers, policymakers, development partners and civil society organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme will feature the Annual Joint AIDS Review, scientific meeting, HIV financing dialogue and Philly Lutaaya Memorial Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister for the Presidency Hon. Milly Babalanda will serve as chief guest, while MUST Vice Chancellor Professor Pauline Byakika-Kibwika will deliver the keynote address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Domestic Financing Takes Centre Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The symposium will also address declining donor financing and the need for sustainable domestic funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UAC Acting Director General said Uganda must strengthen institutional coordination and domestic resource mobilisation to sustain HIV programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He noted that President Yoweri Museveni’s 2017 Presidential Fast-Track Initiative remains central to achieving the 2030 target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The symposium will also precede World AIDS Day activities, including the final AIDS Marathon at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on November 29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organisers have urged Ugandans to participate physically or virtually through nhas.uac.go.ug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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