The Ministry of Health has launched the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2025, a national survey aimed at measuring progress in the fight against HIV and understanding the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among the population.
Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng officiated the launch in Kampala, noting that the survey will provide up-to-date estimates of HIV prevalence, incidence, and viral load suppression across Uganda. “The UPHIA 2024–2025 survey comes at a strategic time to help us recalibrate and refocus our efforts,” Dr. Aceng said.
For the first time, UPHIA will also collect data on high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and obesity, offering critical insights into the double burden of disease facing the country.
The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, praised the initiative as a major investment in evidence-based planning. “UPHIA 2025 is a critical investment in providing data to inform HIV programming and ensure inclusive progress,” he said. He reaffirmed the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting life-saving health programs and global health security through partners such as PEPFAR and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Ambassador Popp highlighted that UPHIA 2025 is Uganda’s third national HIV impact survey, building on the findings of earlier rounds in 2016 and 2020. “This survey will help track progress, identify gaps, and guide interventions toward epidemic control,” he added.
Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dean of the Makerere University School of Public Health, expressed confidence in Uganda’s research capacity and commitment to rigorous, high-quality data collection. “We are proud to implement UPHIA in partnership with the Ministry of Health and CDC. This milestone builds on our experience with previous surveys including TB prevalence and family planning,” she said.
UPHIA 2025 is expected to strengthen national response efforts, inform policy, and support Uganda’s target to end HIV as a public health threat by 2030.
