Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Ministry of Health has officially commenced a training program for the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2024-2025).
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The survey aims to assess the prevalence of key HIV-related health indicators, including incidence, prevalence, viral load suppression, and risk behaviors, in a nationally representative sample.
Annet Musinguzi, Commissioner of Human Resource Management at the Ministry of Health, noted that the UPHIA will also assess the prevalence of elevated blood pressure, blood glucose, and obesity among the general population and people living with HIV.
Annet added that the assessment is a crucial initiative that will provide valuable insights into the country’s HIV epidemic, informing policy decisions and interventions aimed at controlling the spread of the disease.
The survey is conducted through the Ministry of Health, with technical assistance from Makerere University School of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
The Ministry of Health, with the support of its partners, remains committed to generating evidence-based data to guide its response to the HIV epidemic.
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