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Uganda: New Survey - Uganda's HIV Prevalence Holds At 5.9% As 1.5 Million Live With HIV

[UG Diplomat] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda's adult HIV prevalence has remained at 5.9%, according to preliminary findings from the 2025 Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2025), while the country has recorded strong progress in HIV treatment and viral suppression.

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