Uganda: Uganda's HIV Prevalence Stands At 5.9% Among Adults, New UPHIA Results Show
[Nile Post] Uganda's HIV prevalence among people aged 15 years and above stands at 5.9%, according to preliminary findings from the 2025 Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA).
Uganda's HIV prevalence among adults aged 15 and above is reported to be 5.9%, as per preliminary results from the 2025 Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA). This finding marks the latest national snapshot of Uganda's HIV epidemic and comes amid ongoing efforts to enhance prevention, testing, and treatment services.
The data was unveiled on Thursday by the Ministry of Health in partnership with Makerere University School of Public Health, with assistance from the United States Government. The release signals the conclusion of the most recent round of the nationwide UPHIA survey, which gauges critical indicators such as HIV prevalence, incidence, and viral load suppression.
UPHIA serves to furnish insights into Uganda's HIV response progress and pinpoint areas needing further interventions. The 2024-2025 assessment also gathered data on HIV-related risk behaviors and access to prevention, care, and treatment services. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines The 5.9% prevalence translates to roughly six out of every 100 people aged 15 and above in Uganda's population living with HIV.
This metric also serves as a valuable tool for tracking Uganda's HIV progress over time. Previous UPHIA surveys had documented HIV prevalence at 5.8% among individuals aged 15 and above in the 2020-2021 assessment. The survey was designed as a comprehensive, nationwide household-based evaluation, incorporating HIV testing alongside interviews on prevention, care, and treatment.
Moreover, it broadened its scope to gather information on selected non-communicable diseases, including hypertension, elevated blood glucose, and obesity. The preliminary findings are anticipated to equip health authorities and stakeholders with up-to-date evidence to inform HIV prevention, testing, and treatment programs, as well as identify specific population groups and regions requiring additional focus.
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