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HIV, TB & Malaria diseases are prioritized Globally due to their severe impact on global health
PROBLEMATIC DISEASES IN AFRICA
HIV, TB & Malaria diseases are prioritized Globally due to their severe impact on global health, particularly in low-income and high-burden countries like our country Uganda. However, existing programs often overlook the intersection of these infectious diseases, leading to gaps in care and exacerbating health inequities.
HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Situation Overview
Global, National, and Regional Context Globally, 39.9 million people were living with HIV in 2023, with 1.3 million new infections and 630,000 AIDS-related deaths reported that year.
In Uganda, an estimated 1.49 million people are living with HIV, of whom 1.2 million are on treatment (MOH Annual Estimates 2023). National HIV prevalence among adults aged 15–49 is 5.1% (JAR 2022/2023), with higher prevalence among women (6.5%) than men (3.6%). Key populations face significantly higher prevalence rates:
Global, National, and Regional Context
Sex workers
Fishing communities
Prisoners
Men who have sex with men
(Modes of Transmission Study, 2022)
There has been notable progress:
AIDS-related deaths declined by
from 37,000 in 2016 to 19,000 in 2023
New HIV infections reduced from 52,000 in 2022 to 38,000 in 2023
National prevalence dropped from 7.3% in 2011 to 5.1% (UPHIA 2020)
However, challenges persist. In 2023, young people aged 15–24 years accounted for nearly
40% of new infections, with young girls three times more affected than boys.
Key drivers of new infections include:
- Multiple sexual partnerships
- Gender-based violence
- Harmful socio-cultural practices (early marriages, teenage pregnancy)
- Transactional sex, poverty, income inequality
- School dropouts
- Stigma, discrimination, non-disclosure
- Inequitable access to prevention, care, and treatment services
Regional Focus: Busoga & Jinja
Busoga Region is bordered by Lake Kyoga and Lake Victoria, home to mobile fishing
communities highly vulnerable to HIV due to high-risk behaviors.
Key statistics in Busoga (age 15+):
80,500 people living with HIV
66,500 on ART
74,700 receiving ART
ART coverage:
HIV incidence:
HIV prevalence:
New infections (15+): 1,920
In Jinja District:
4,900 people living with HIV
HIV prevalence:
Specific Objective
To mitigate the spread of HIV/AIDS and offer comprehensive care and support to individuals impacted by the virus in greater Jinja, with a focus on AGYWs, men, and youths.
Activity 1
Conduct AGYW and youth-friendly HCT outreaches to in and out of school youths and AGYWs.
Conduct HCT Outreaches targeting individuals HIV Hot spots and socializing places (bars, Disco halls, social events-Ekitudha)
Index HIV client testing
Assisted Partner Notification (APN)
Install condom dispensers in socializing places/HIV Hot spots
Collaborate with Public facilities to distribute and Refill Dispensers in socializing places (Bars, Guest houses with Condom
Re Orientation of VHTs and Community structures (including) CSW, peers of KPs on Basics in HIV (Literacy Education)
Coordination: Engage Parish Task Forces and Sub- County Task forces on HIV/AIDs
Re Orientation/Training of Testers in Sub- County private and public health facilities on HIV Testing
Conduct home visits and provide ART adherence psychosocial support to PLHIV.
Strengthen PLHIV Nets works in villages & peer to peer PSS Offer economic empowerment programs to PLHIV and their families.
Raise awareness on HIV prevention care and treatment among youths, Men and Women
Activity 2
Organize workshops, seminars, and training sessions on HIV prevention, care, and treatment.
Conduct HIV awareness campaigns targeting youths, men, and women through social media, schools, and community events.
Radio talk Shows on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and Treatment and stigma
Implement anti-stigma campaigns through social media and community events
Develop and distribute youth-focused HIV/AIDS information materials (e.g., brochures, posters).
Engage influencers, celebrities, and community leaders to champion HIV
TB
Specific objective 1
To Create Awareness about Tb and contribute to increased proportion
of people with Tb symptoms that seek appropriate care from health facilities.
Activities
Conduct community-based sensitization sessions for community/institutional leaders on TB prevention, control, and stigma reduction in selected sub-counties/divisions of greater jinja.
Collaborate with public health facilities and CSOs to implement the CAST+ Campaign screening, and sputum collection.
Specific objective 2
To conduct Tb contact tracing to index Tb patients and contribute to
increased Tb preventive therapy (TPT) uptake among eligible Contacts under 5 and 5+ yrs.
Activities
Implement Tb Contact tracing and TPT Initiation
Conduct quarterly Training sessions for ROCAF staffs and volunteers on Integrated TB/Leprosy Management (ICTLM) and contact tracing.
Specific objective 3
To Strengthen Public Private Mix (PPM) for TB.
Activities
Train Health Workers in private Health facilities on Public private Mix (PPM)
Equip Private clinics with HMIS tools, ICF, Sputum mugs and Gene X-pert Request forms
MALARIA
Specific objective 1
To contribute to reduced Malaria infections and Zero deaths in greater Jinja
Activities
Engagement of community stakeholders (Education sectors, Works Dept, Agricultural sector, informal sector e.g., brick making sector, LCs, Religious leaders) in the sub-counties of Jinja on Malaria prevention
Conduct Integrated Outreaches in collaboration with public Health facilities on Malaria Test and Treatment in Villages with highest Malaria cases
Train Village Health Teams (VHTs) and Health Assistants on Integrated Community Case
Management (ICCM) of malaria diagnosis, treatment, and prevention community in Selected sub counties with high Malaria burden
Facilitate VHT to do House hold Community Identification of Children under Five with Fever, and Refer to health facility.
Map Villages with highest Malaria cases, and Conduct sensitization campaigns on malaria prevention (Malaria GO Campaign) in these villages to Change Mind sets of communities.
Conduct house-to-house assessments and Engage households in improving their homesteads, Identify and remove breeding places for mosquitoes to prevent malaria.
Re-orient parish and sub-county leaders to establish task forces to coordinate malaria activities and monitor progress on malaria prevention and control.
Conduct Assessment of Homes for Malaria free House (SMART Homes)
Conduct 560 weekly Radio Talk shows on Malaria.
Conduct trainings to Health workers and other players on Mass Action Against Malaria (MAAM) & House hold Action Against Malaria (HAAM).
Specific objective 2
To strengthen integrated Case Management of Malaria in health Facilities
Activities
Capacity building of a multi-disciplinary team
To strengthen integrated Case Management of Malaria in health Facilities
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