World AIDS Day, December 1, 2025

This day is a global initiative to raise awareness about Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), honor those affected, and recommit to ending the epidemic by 2030.

Under the theme “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!” the day emphasizes protecting human rights to ensure equitable access to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services, particularly for marginalized groups like adolescents, women, and key populations.

In Uganda, where HIV prevalence is around 5.4% and new infections remain a challenge, the campaign, led by the Uganda AIDS Commission, promotes community-led efforts, stigma reduction, and early antiretroviral therapy to achieve viral suppression and zero transmission risk.

Collaborative actions with governments, Non-Governmental Organizations, and communities aim to strengthen health systems and advance progress toward an AIDS-free generation.

Authors: Justine Wobusobozi^1*, Nasif Matovu², Deborah Aujo², Martha Nakaye³

Institutional affiliation: ¹Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Field Epidemiology Training Program, Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda; ²Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Laboratory Leadership Program; Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda

Correspondence: *Tel: +256772041876, Email: justinewobusobozi@uniph.go.ug