“As much as these people have committed an offense, it is crucial to ensure they continue receiving HIV & TB services while in police cells. This also helps prevent new infections,” emphasized Kaawa Benard, DPC, Gulu district, during the #CLMRegionalDialogue in the Acholi region

“This is a unique challenge that requires specialized knowledge & skills. Police officers need capacity building to effectively handle these issues in the management of HIV ,” urged Kaawa Benard, DPC Gulu, calling on Implementers in the HIV response. #CLMRegionalDialogue 1/2

#CommunityLedMonitoring UNAIDS Country Director Uganda- Jackie Makhoka giving opening remarks at the CLM National Stakeholders Dialogue. She put emphasis on harmonization of CLM between PEPFAR and GFATM as well as meaningful CSO engagement. USAID Uganda

Happening now: Dr Ruth Senyonyi, the Chair Uganda AIDS Commission Board, addressing a meeting in Johannesburg on the importance of sustaining the #HIV response.

#ON_GOING CSO/Community consultative meeting on sustaining HIV gains beyond 2030. Efforts are underway to establish a comprehensive HIV Sustainability Roadmap for Ug. Strengthening the role of CSOs as watchdogs will help us achieve the sustainable future we need. #EndAIDS2030Ug

#Tread 1/1 Today, the Uganda AIDS Commission, with partners, hosted the 3rd Annual HIV & AIDS Financing Dialogue at Quality Chemicals Industries Ltd (Quality Chemical Industries Limited - Qcil ) in Luzira. Cc: UNAIDS Uganda Lillian Mworeko Dr Bitekyerezo Medard (Biteks) Jackie Makokha Lillian Mworeko PEPFAR Bwanika Dennis Cykis Daniel Byamukama #EndAIDS2030Ug

This dialogue brought together stakeholders in the HIV response to share ideas on how Uganda can sustain the response beyond donor funding & protect the gains the country have achieved. Cc: UNAIDS Uganda Jackie Makokha Bwanika Dennis Cykis Lillian Mworeko Uganda AIDS Commission HEPS-Uganda #EndAIDS2030Ug

Jackie Makokha: Local manufacturers should be prioritized on the agenda. We need to build a coalition willing to advance the agenda for local manufacturers. It is very important to develop a clear agenda that supports local manufacturers. Cc: UNAIDS Global UNAIDS Uganda Uganda AIDS Commission

#Thread 1/1 PEPFAR , in collaboration with UNAIDS Global, CLM, CSOs, & key partners, held a discussion focusing on HIV/health investments, sustainability plans, & opportunities for collaboration as we approach COP25 & beyond. Cc: Uganda AIDS Commission Ministry of Health- Uganda #EndAIDS2030Ug

This meeting aims to develop a country-led sustainability plan for Uganda's HIV response enabling the nation to lead efforts in ending HIV & AIDS as a public health threat beyond 2030. These engagements emphasize country ownership, with communities placed at the center. 1/2

In collaboration with Masaka District Local Government, this week CLM joined partners to commemorate #WorldAIDSDay. The day began with a walk through Masaka City to raise awareness abt HIV prevention, care, & treatment, emphasizing the need to sustain the HIV response beyond 2030. Cc: Mahipso

#On_Going! PEPFAR is engaging with Uganda's partners & stakeholders to review progress in the HIV response over the past year. The discussions focus on PEPFAR #COP23 performance, highlighting best practices & key lessons as preparations for #COP25 planning continue. #EndAIDS

Job Opportunity Alert! ICWEA is hiring 2 Community Monitors for the CLM project in Mubende & Kasanda, Kibaale & Kakumiro. 📅 Deadline: 27th Jan 2025, 5 PM 👉 Full details: icwea.org/cm-mubende/ Cc: HEPS-Uganda | UNAIDS Uganda PEPFAR | Michael Okot #CommunityActions4Change

UNAIDS welcomes the decision by the US Secretary of State to continue life-saving HIV treatment and convenes partners to assess and mitigate impacts on HIV services. Press statement: unaids.org/en/resources/p…

This emergency waiver from Department of State is good news for the more than 20 million people living with HIV who are directly supported by PEPFAR. That's about 2/3 of all people living with #HIV receiving treatment globally! via Kerry Cullinan Health Policy Watch - Global Health News Reporting healthpolicy-watch.news/us-exempts-lif…

All of us at UNAIDS Global are continuing our work to ensure all people living with or affected by HIV are served - and that other key components of 🇺🇸 PEPFAR’s life-saving efforts, including service delivery and services for HIV prevention, care & support carry on. #endAIDSby2030

UNAIDS is committed to ensuring that all who rely on PEPFAR’s life-saving HIV services continue to receive them. We will continue to engage with the U.S. administration, donors, countries, and partners to sustain global support. unaids.org/en/topic/PEPFA…

We went to a community in Gulu City and gave these wonderful kids their first acting gigs. They were very good and they loved the experience. Location: Agwee Village, Gulu City, Northern Uganda.

Get your tickets for the #GuluSilentMovieNight come to Gulu Film Production located at TAKS Community Art Centre and grab yours.

Get your tickets for the #GuluSilentMovieNight come to Gulu Film Production located at TAKS Community Art Centre and grab yours.