Uganda AIDS Commission

🕯️Candlelight Memorial Day 2026🕯️ Theme: Ending AIDS by 2030 : Embracing the role of Women. 📅: 19th May 2026 📍 : Kitante Hill Secondary School grounds #EndAIDS2030Ug

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Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy, Mica Cleverly, today appreciated the partnership with AIC in the fight against HIV/AIDS during the Candle Light Memorial Day commemoration held at Kitante Hill School. We continue to honor lives, raise awareness, and strengthen hope

There were many exhibitors at the Memorial Day, including the @aidscommission (which gave out condoms), @Microhaem (which deals in HIV, malaria and sickle cell testing kits), @TASOUganda, @VillageJourneys (which exhibited the main symbol of the event; the candle), Wondfo (which gave out free testing kits) and many other organizations involved in HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support. #CandlelightMemorialDay #EndAIDS2030UG #UgandaAIDSMarathon

You might feel like a Champion today, but are you championing HIV testing ? #EndAIDS2030Ug

At the International Candlelight Memorial, we stand in solidarity with people living with HIV. Through our $2.3 billion health partnership & American innovation like lenacapavir—a twice-yearly injection preventing nearly 100% of new HIV infections—we're moving closer to ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Together, we will end HIV. 🇺🇸🇺🇬🕯️

Remarks from Hon. Milly Babalanda; Today, Uganda has made tremendous gains. New HIV infections have significantly declined over the years, AIDS-related deaths have greatly reduced, over 1.4 million Ugandans are accessing life-saving antiretroviral treatment & mother-to-child transmission has drastically reduced. These achievements are not accidental. They are the result of deliberate government commitment, resilient communities, committed health workers, civil society organizations, development partners, religious and cultural institutions and the courage of people living with HIV. #CandlelightMemorialDay #EndAIDS2030UG #UgandaAIDSMarathon

Every 3rd of May, Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate Candlelight Memorial Day. Today’s occasion is dedicated to honoring those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS and standing in solidarity with people living with HIV - Dr Vincent Bagambe from @aidscommission #CandlelightMemorialDay #EndAIDS2030UG #UgandaAIDSMarathon @TASOUganda

The Minister for the Presidency, Babirye Milly Babalanda, addressed participants at the Candlelight Memorial Commemoration Day at Kitante Hill School today. She emphasized the need to empower women in HIV response & urged men to test and know their status to participate meaningfully in HIV prevention & control. #EndAIDS2030Ug

Deputy Inspector General of Government, Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, made a key note address at the Candlelight Memorial Commemoration Day today under the theme: "Ending AIDS by 2030; Embracing the Role of Women". #EndAIDS2030Ug

The Director of Planning & Strategic Information - UAC, Dr. Vincent Bagambe, addressed participants at the Candlelight Memorial Commemoration Day on behalf of the DG today at Kitante Hill School, attended by the Minister of the Presidency, Babirye Milly Babalanda & key HIV stakeholders across the country. He emphasized the need to sustain a strong multi-sectoral partnership, maintain evidence based approach to all interventions & to strengthen the role of women in HIV prevention, care, treatment & support services, among other interventions, to achieve the targets of ending AIDS as a Public health threat by 2030. #EndAIDS2030Ug

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Today, we stand in solidarity with the @aidscommission for the National Commemoration of the International Candlelight Memorial Event at Kitante Hill School. #EndAIDS2030Ug #thread

Executive Secretary Mr Cherukut Toskin Fred, staff and NEC Members have today participated in the @aidscommission match from City Square to Kitante Hill Secondary School for the Candle light Memorial Day. @Educ_SportsUg

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Warm up for the Candlelight Memorial Day Walk, happening this morning at the Constitutional Square, attracting hundreds of participants, including the Lord Mayor - KCCA, Eng. Ronald Nsubuga Balimezo. The 4.7 km walk will go through Bombo Rd, Wandegeya, Mulago Roundabout, City Oil in Kamwokya & Kitante Hill Secondary School, the venue for the National Commemoration Event. #EndAIDS2030Ug

🕯️We are on ground!!🕯️ Candlelight Memorial Day is finally here. 📍Kitante Hill Secondary School #EndAIDS2030Ug

Featuring Chief Guest Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda and Keynote Speaker Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, Deputy IGG, today’s #CandlelightMemorialDay is bringing together leaders, advocates, women and communities to reflect, remember and shape the future of Uganda’s HIV response ❤️🕯️ Join us today at Kitante Hill School as we unite in dialogue, remembrance and renewed commitment to ending AIDS by 2030. #EndAIDS2030UG #UgandaAIDSMarathon

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🕯️Tomorrow is the day we have all been looking forward to🕯️ We have been cleared by the Ministry of Health to proceed with the Candlelight Day Walk. However as we commemorate this day, let's be mindful of our standard operating procedures(SOPs) like sanitizing your hands regularly, wearing a mask, keeping safe distance between each other. Below is the map we will be following, starting from City Square and finishing at Kitante Hill Secondary School. See you tomorrow at 6am! #EndAIDS2030Ug