Uganda Launches 2006 as the Year of Accelerated Prevention

On 3 rd August 2006, Uganda joined several other African countries to declare 2006 as the Year of accelerating HIV prevention.

The Launch that also served as an information sharing forum was a culmination of a 4-month research and priority-setting consultation process that featured a rapid assessment exercise to establish the drivers of the epidemic and effectiveness of current prevention interventions, and the development of a country Road Map for accelerating HIV prevention over the next 5 years. The Road Map that was developed in the context of universal access to prevention, treatment, care and support services by 2010 highlights the desired prevention package, priority areas for prevention to address identified drivers of the epidemic and sets targets for 2008 and 2010.

The occasion attracted stakeholders from all sectors at national and district levels and was graced by the Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Prof. Gilbert Bukenya who challenged leaders to get involved in the response beyond citing HIV/AIDS in speeches.

For more details click on:

• Country Road Map
• Launch Concept
• Message from the Uganda AIDS Commission by Director General
• Welcome Remarks by the Minister for the Presidency
• A Review of the Trends of HIV Prevalence and Incidence, and Projections
• A Synthesis Report
• A Review of the Cultural, Behavioural and Socio-Economic Factors