MEERU Program Foundation

ALT The Cities that the Torch of Hope awareness and health outreach campaign will hold various activities was unveiled at the launch.

ALT The Director General, Uganda AIDS Commission, (UAC) Dr. Nelson Musoba, in his remarks addressed the evident progress made by Uganda in reducing HIV infections. Putting Public health in action would be enhanced through the Torch of Hope awareness & Health camps which will be held in 10 cities ac the country. The marathon symbolizes discipline, resilience and commitment, the same values required to achieve set targets by 2030. UAC in partnership with Village Journeys Africa would support mobilization and coordination of various stakeholders towards the build up activities for the World AIDS day 2026. The responsibility towards ending HIV by 2030 lies on all sectors to join forces to maintain strides achieved. The objectives include to Increase in strategies in HIV prevention by enhancing messaging, promote healthy lifestyles and responsible behaviors for HIV prevention and other conditions. To strengthen partnerships to mobilize resources to promote HIV interventions.

ALT Dr. Miya Yunus, Chief Programs TASO, was a guest speaker at the Launch of the Uganda AIDS Marathon launch. Key notes in his remarks included the need to enhance Strategies for HIV testing, targeting the communities to ensure that they are empowered enough to take action at individual level. Continuous engagement beginning with the individual to build capacity to foster positive informed decisions.