TASO,Uganda

The Chief Guest of the Candlelight Memorial Commemoration Day this year will be the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda. 📍: Kitante Hill Secondary School 📆 : May 19th 2026 Theme : Ending AIDS by 2030; Embracing the Role of Women. #EndAIDS2030Ug

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

With support from @TASOUganda , CEHURD has continued to implement integrated #LegalAidCamps as a core project mandate in the four districts of Yumbe, Abim, Lira, and Bukwo. The team sensitized community members on the rights of persons living with #HIV, TB, and malaria, with particular emphasis on the right to non-discrimination, confidentiality, and adherence to treatment, while also addressing harmful practices such as FGM, which is still prevalent in Bukwo despite legal prohibitions. During the outreaches, we delivered on-spot #LegalAid services alongside HIV testing and #TB screening, ensuring clients accessed both justice and health services in a single visit. Community members demonstrated strong knowledge of HIV prevention methods, including PMTCT, while the camps also identified and addressed critical legal barriers that undermine treatment access. This integrated approach has helped reduce stigma-related disruptions to care, improved treatment adherence among #PLHIV and #AGYW, and leveraged existing DHRC structures to operationalize the right to health and challenge harmful practices at community level.

Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the Deputy IGG will be joining us as a Keynote Speaker at Kitante Hill Secondary School grounds on 19th May 2026 for the Candlelight Memorial Day. #EndAIDS2030Ug

Mr Lazarus Oucul (@TASOUganda) highlighted that GSP reduces stigma, improves adherence, and creates safe spaces for disclosure. He noted integration into HIV care, community delivery, and challenges like staffing, burnout, and infrastructure gaps. #MentalHealthDataWorkshop

@MRC_Uganda @Makerere @MQmentalhealth @MildmayUganda @MinofHealthUG @Ugpsychiatrists @upfmh12 @UKRI_News @LSHTM @The_MRC Good morning. Is this open to non members of LSHTM?

Why do some people recover from depression while others continue to struggle even after treatment? Join us at the Mental Health Data Prize Dissemination Workshop as we unpack new evidence from HIV clinics in Uganda on recovery pathways, persistent depression, and how data can help identify who may need more support. Be part of the conversation: lshtm.zoom.us/meeting/regist… @wellcometrust, @TheUMAofficial @aphrc,

Press briefing ahead of Candlelight Memorial Commemoration Day, at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa in Kigo, addressed by the Chairperson of UAC Board, Canon Dr. Ruth Senyonyi, UNAIDS Country Director, Jacqueline Makokha, the Director General - UAC, Dr. Nelson Musoba, and several partners. The theme this year is "Ending AIDS by 2030; Embracing the Role of Women", the venue is at Kitante Hill Secondary School and the date for Commemoration of the event on the 19th May. The Director General emphasized the need to empower women to address the risk factors that make them vulnerable to HIV infection. He urged men to test & know their status & to participate in HIV prevention activities to close the tap of new infections. #EndAIDS2030Ug

We were part of the Malaria Day 2026 Commemorations, community awareness walk, in Bulamagi sub county in Iganga District.

Ahead of the 2026 World Malaria Day, an integrated service delivery camp was held in Bulamagi, Iganga District supported by the Global Fund & implemented by TASO. Focus was on community-level malaria control, testing, & treatment before National commemoration on April 25, 2026.

We are hiring! Position: Driver (2). Location: TASO Rukungiri and TASO Tororo centers of excellence Please use the link to access details in regard to the job offer. tasouganda.org/jobs/driver-2/ Closing date: 27th April 2026 at 5.30pm.

April is World Malaria Month! Don't guess when you have a fever. It could be Malaria. Visit the nearest health facility to test and treat appropriately. #MOHatWork

Senior Technical Advisor Gender, TASO Grants Management Unit, Miss Nasejje Rose gave the opening remarks during the integrated service delivery implementation plan Launch to end HIV infection among Adolescents Girls and Young women in Namayingo District on the 24th March 2026.

As we commemorate World TB & Leprosy Day today, we remain committed to elimination of stigma and support for patients. Join us today as our Technical Advisor Human Rights, Ms. Edith Kamakune participates in an interactive discussion on re framing the fight against TB.

CEHURD, with support from @TASOUganda , is implementing a project titled supporting Uganda’s response to HIV/AIDS and TB reduction strategic plan. From 12th to 20th March 2026, CEHURD conducted mobile legal aid camps across five districts of Uganda, that is Mbale, Tororo, Soroti, Arua and Buyende, aimed at promoting access to justice and human rights for KPs, PLHIV and other priority populations. The outreach was implemented in collaboration with key district stakeholders, including the Chief Administrative Office (CAO), District Community Development Office (DCDO), District Health Office (DHO) and the Probation Office, ensuring effective coordination and community mobilization. Through these mobile legal aid camps, communities were sensitised on their rights, including the rights of PLHIV and TB, and their entitlements, with a focus on land ownership, family and children’s rights, and protection against gender-based violence. The camps also provided technical support on estate planning and intestate succession, empowering communities to claim their rights and access essential services. Community members raised urgent issues including HIV-related stigma, barriers to healthcare, GBV, child and family neglect, land disputes, and human trafficking. In response, the CEHURD team conducted targeted sensitisation on HIV/AIDS, TB and gender-based violence, successfully resolved four legal cases, and secured airtime on community radio stations to reach a wider audience beyond the physical camps. In partnership with local health centres, over 100 community members received HIV testing and TB screening. CEHURD remains committed to advancing equitable access to justice and strengthening Uganda’s response to HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis through a human rights-based approach, ensuring vulnerable communities are informed, supported and empowered. #TBHIVHumanRights

AGYW initiative aimed at reducing HIV infections among Adolescents & young people was launched 19th March 2026, by Soroti City health authorities, Ministry of Health, Uganda AIDS commision implemented by TASO with support from the Global Fund.

Men, take charge and make sure you and your partner are aware of your HIV statuses. Go for HIV testing now at a health center near you. #EndAIDS2030Ug

National Launch & dissemination of the Integrated service delivery implementation Plan for HIV prevention among Adolescent Girls & Young Women (AGYW) was held on the 11th March 2026. Document development Process was supported by the Global Fund implemented by TASO.

Happening at TASO - Mbarara this afternoon: Uganda AIDS Commission team, led by the Chairperson of the Board, Canon Dr. Ruth Senyonyi, on an oversight visit to TASO - Mbarara, received by a team led by Wilber Tusiimire, the Centre Program Manager - TASO Mbarara. He said TASO - Mbarara has over six thousand registered clients with different community support groups to ensure access to treatment, psychosocial support & adherence. #EndAIDS2030Ug

@WatitiStephen Thank you. Dr. Watiti for keeping the information candle burning. It makes a huge difference for this generation.

On 25th February I talked to students of Busano S.S. in Mbale district. I used my lived experience of living with HIV to warn them about the dangers of HIV & importance of abstinence from sex & taking their studies seriously for a bright future

The Uganda AIDS Marathon 2026 Launch today, marked the beginning of a National movement which will bring together government partners, private sector, civil society & communities in a concerted effort to accelerate action towards ending AIDS as a public threat by 2030.