Makerere University Joint AIDS Program

Continuously building partnerships & strengthening health systems that optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB & other diseases of public health importance in Africa.

[National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups @NationalSIGUg]

“Dignified aging requires not only income support, but also access to appropriate health care, social protection, protection from abuse, and appropriate care for older persons.”

— Hon. Jacqueline Mbabazi @JacqueMbabazi
Minister of State for the Elderly
#IDOP2026
@Mglsd_UG
@ericSsewak
@Parliament_Ug

[National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups @NationalSIGUg]

Under the theme: “Ageing with Dignity: Strengthening Care and Support Systems”. The International Day of Older Persons 2026 will be commemorated tomorrow at State House-Entebbe.
#IDOP2026

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

Results of the 2025 UPHIA indicate that HIV Prevalence is 5.9% among adults aged 15 years and above .

#MOHatWork

[Makerere University Joint AIDS Program @MJAPUg]

The National Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign kicks off today, and we are pleased to be among the partners supporting this important public health initiative across health facilities in the Busoga Region.

Through our partnership and collaboration with the Ministry of Health and local health authorities, we are supporting efforts to ensure that eligible children are reached with life-saving vaccines and that communities are protected against measles and rubella.
@MinofHealthUG

[Makerere University Joint AIDS Program @MJAPUg]

In Namayingo District we are conducting final reflection and refresher sessions for health workers and Village Health Teams (VHTs) ahead of the Measles-Rubella Immunization Campaign.

The session is focusing on reviewing the campaign microplans, team composition and roles, as well as developing a clear implementation roadmap for the campaign scheduled for 1–5 October 2026.
@MinofHealthUG

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

In a short while, @JacqueMbabazi, Minister of State for Elderly Affairs and @AggreyKibenge , Permanent Secretary, @Mglsd_UG will be live on @ubctvuganda on issues pertaining to older persons. Join the conversation, as 🇺🇬 prepares to commemorate the International Day of Older Persons on Thursday, Oct 1. Join the conversation.

[Makerere University Joint AIDS Program @MJAPUg]

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Thank You, #2026MakMarathon! 🎉

We sincerely thank everyone who participated in and supported this year’s Makerere University Marathon — #2026MakMarathon. 🙏

Your energy, commitment, and enthusiasm made the event a memorable one. We were proud to be part of this celebration while bringing health services closer to the participants

Until next time—keep running, keep healthy, and keep making a difference! ❤️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[Makerere University Joint AIDS Program @MJAPUg]

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Health Services Alongside the Marathon

As the marathon gets underway, our teams are also on the ground providing free HIV and TB services, including free HIV self-testing kits to participants and the community.

Run for health. Get tested. Know your status. Stay healthy. ❤️‍🩹🏃‍♂️
@MakRun_Ug
@Makerere
@MinofHealthUG
#2026MakMarathon

[Makerere University Joint AIDS Program @MJAPUg]

Komakech James-Counselor Nkondo Health Centre III-Buyende District Completes 10 km race #2026MakMarathon

[Makerere University Joint AIDS Program @MJAPUg]

Our Director of Monitoring and Evaluation Mr. Nelson Mugume completes the 21 KM race
#2026MakMarathon

[Makerere University Joint AIDS Program @MJAPUg]

Energy! 🔥📷

Our teams have braved the morning rains and are all set for the day! 🌧️💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Rain or shine, the spirit remains unstoppable! 🔥
#2026MakMarathon
@MakRun_Ug
@MakEndowmentFnd

[Dr. Fred C. Semitala @SemitalaFred]

Learning how people in different countries are copying with HIV services delivery in the new normal @MJAPUg @StripeHiv

[Makerere University Joint AIDS Program @MJAPUg]

The Iganga Subregion Milestone Dissemination Meeting is taking place today at the Continental Hotel, Iganga.

The meeting brings together stakeholders to disseminate key milestones, reflect on progress, share achievements and lessons learned, and identify priority actions to strengthen service delivery across the subregion.

📍 Venue: Continental Hotel, Iganga

[Makerere University Joint AIDS Program @MJAPUg]

Today, we engaged with the team at Masaafu General Hospital in Busia District, focusing on reviving the Community Pharmacy Model at the facility.

The engagement explored ways to strengthen the model, improve access to medicines and services within the community, and enhance collaboration between the facility and community structures.

Revitalising community-based approaches remains key to bringing essential health services closer to the people and improving continuity of care.

[Makerere University Joint AIDS Program @MJAPUg]

📍 𝐁𝐮𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐢 𝐬𝐮𝐛-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
Our teams are gathered today at Happy Wallet Hotel-Bugiri District, for the Bugiri Sub-Regional Milestone Dissemination and Readiness Engagement.

More than 100 staff members from Busia, Namutumba, Bugiri, and Namayingo districts in Bugiri subregion have come together on day three of the Milestone readiness meeting to review the upcoming milestones, assess current performance, identify gaps and bottlenecks, and align on priorities and responsibilities for the next implementation period.
#AFGHS

[Dr Micheal Kiyingi @kiyingi_micheal]

You can’t fail to have a smile when you meet Prof. Wilbroad

[Makerere University Joint AIDS Program @MJAPUg]

📍 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰 | 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
The Kamuli Sub-Regional Milestone Dissemination and Readiness Engagement is ongoing, bringing together staff and members of the Kamuli District Health Team and surrounding districts that make up the subregion.

The engagement focuses on strengthening a shared understanding of the upcoming milestones and targets, reviewing current performance, identifying implementation gaps and bottlenecks, and aligning teams on key priorities, responsibilities, and actions for the next implementation period.

[Makerere University Joint AIDS Program @MJAPUg]

📍 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰 | 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
The Kamuli Sub-Regional Milestone Dissemination and Readiness Engagement is ongoing, bringing together different staff and members of the Kamuli District Health Team and surrounding districts making up the subregion.

The engagement is focused on strengthening a shared understanding of the upcoming milestones and targets, reviewing current performance, identifying implementation gaps and bottlenecks, and aligning teams on key priorities, responsibilities, and actions for the next implementation period.
@Makerere

[National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups @NationalSIGUg]

📍 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 | 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐬 – 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧.
Today, our teams are in Masindi for the orientation of the newly constituted Older Persons Councils in the Bunyoro Subregion, taking place at County Inn, Masindi Town.

The engagement has been graced by the State Minister for the Elderly, Hon. @JacqueMbabazi

The induction brings together Chairpersons of Older Persons Councils, Parish Chiefs, Town Agents, Subcounty Community Development Officers, and Division Community Development Officers.

The orientation aims to strengthen the capacity of the newly constituted councils, clarify their roles and responsibilities, and enhance coordination in advancing the rights, participation, and well-being of older persons at community level.

@Tumukunde_
@Turya_osborn
@MercyLakiskis
@NCOPUganda
📸@Mglsd_UG

[Makerere University Joint AIDS Program @MJAPUg]

📍 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 | 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧

The LPHS-EC team has paid a courtesy call to the District Health Officer (DHO), Kamuli, as part of the ongoing Kamuli Sub-Regional Milestone Dissemination and Readiness Meeting.
@Makerere