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Launch of New NSP 2020/21-2024/25

Rt. Hon. Prime minister of Uganda Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda launching the new NSP 2020/21-2024/25 by appending his signature on the launch board in the presence of Dr. Karusa Kiragu – UNAIDS country Director and Dr. Nelson Musoba – UAC Director General

World AIDS Day 2020

L-R D.G UAC- Dr. Nelson Musoba, Chair Board UAC- DR. Eddy Mukoyo, and Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu Ushering in the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister of Uganda - Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda into the Office of Prime Minister Conference Hall for Commemoration of World AIDS Day 2020.

Partnership Forum

L-R. Dr. Nelson Musoba -DG UAC, Dr. Maxime Houinato- UN Women, Rt. Hon. Prime minister of Uganda Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Dr. Karusa Kiragu - UNAIDS Country Director, Dr. Eddie Mukooyo -Chairman UAC board, and Dr. Joshua Musinguzi – MOH/ ACP pose for a photo during the Partnership Forum Meeting at Office of the Prime Minister Main conference Hall- 27th Aug, 2020.

Launch of HIV & SRH Media Awards

L-R. Dr. Eddie Mukooyo -Chairman UAC board, Dr. Nelson Musoba -DG UAC, Dr. Karusa Kiragu - UNAIDS Country Director, Hon. Esther Mbayo- Minister for Presidency, H.E Christopher Kraft- Charge d’Affairs US Embassy Kampala, H.E Rosa Malango – UN Resident Coordinator after the launch of HIV & SRH Media Awards during the 13th JAR Meeting at Imperial Royale Hotel Kampala – 26TH AUGUST 2020

Opening of the 13th JAR Meeting

L-R. Dr. Nelson Musoba -DG UAC, Dr. Eddie Mukooyo -Chairman UAC board, Dr. Karusa Kiragu - UNAIDS Country Director, Hon. Esther Mbayo- Minister for Presidency, H.E Rosa Malango – UN Resident Coordinator and H.E Christopher Kraft- Charge d’Affairs US Embassy Kampala, pose for a photograph after the official opening of the 13th JAR Meeting at Imperial Royale Hotel Kampala – 26TH AUGUST 2020

Launch of the Candlelight Memorial Day

His Grace the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda - Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, Chairperson NAFOPHANU - Dr. Stephen Watiti and Chair Person HIV Parliamentary Committee - Hon. Florence Namboozo during the launch of the candlelight memorial day at the media centre

Handover of the 112 Megaphones

DG and DSPI with members of Moroto DAC take a photo after handover of the 112 megaphones and translated materials.

News & Events Updates

WE ARE HIRING

Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) was established in 1992 by an Act of Parliament (Cap 208) and is under the Office of the President of the Republic of Uganda. The Act provides for the Commission to Oversee, Plan and Coordinate AIDS Prevention and Control activities throughout Uganda.

NHASM 2021 |MEETING CLOSED ON 18th Nov 2021

The National HIV and AIDS Scientific Meeting for Uganda will be held in Kampala from 16^th – 18^th November 2021. The 3-day event is organized under the auspices of the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) in partnership with the Research, Academia, Science and Professional bodies (RASP).

Media Awards on HIV, SRH and GBV.

The United Nations Joint Programme on HIV and AIDS (UN-JUPSA), Uganda Aids Commission, the Ministry of ICT and African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) announce the call for entries for the 2021 media awards on HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, and gender-based violence.

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21ST ICASA Conference

The ICASA conference Uganda Hosting rights were revoked. The conference will therefore take place in Durban - South Africa. Register for ICASA 2021 today and join thousands of HIV/AIDS professionals at Africa's finest hybrid meeting on HIV/AIDS

World AIDS Day [01.12. 2021]

WAD an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.

Candle Light Memorial Day [27th .05. 2021]

27th -05-2021: Candle Light Memorial Day. Uganda AIDS Commission Celebrates this day to remember & celebrate those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS.

Director General's Message

ENDING AIDS BY 2030 IS POSSIBLE

On June 6th 2017, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni launched the Presidential Fast-Track Initiative (PFTI) to end AIDS as a public health threat in Uganda by 2030. After 25 years at the helm of coordinating the HIV response, Uganda AIDS Commission is convinced that ending AIDS as a public health threat is possible, going by the current achievements.

We Do Things That Matters

In delivery of our services, the Commission has customer at the center and our customer value proposition is underpinned in a set of cherished values. These are: