Uganda’s HIV Prevalence Stands at 5.9% Among Adults, New UPHIA Results Show

What the report says

Preliminary results from Uganda’s 2025 Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) indicate that 5.9% of people aged 15 years and above are living with HIV. The findings were released on Thursday by the Ministry of Health together with Makerere University School of Public Health, with support from the United States Government, according to Nile Post.

The survey is meant to give a nationally representative picture of the country’s HIV epidemic and to track progress on indicators such as prevalence, incidence and viral load suppression. It also gathered information on HIV-related risk behaviour and access to prevention, care and treatment services, alongside some broader health measures.

Nile Post said the new figure offers an updated benchmark for Uganda’s HIV response and can help authorities identify where further intervention is needed. The 5.9% estimate is slightly higher than the 5.8% reported in the 2020–2021 UPHIA round. In practical terms, the prevalence means roughly six in every 100 adults aged 15 and above are living with HIV.

The results come as Uganda continues efforts to expand prevention, testing and treatment services. More broadly, public health surveys like UPHIA are often used to guide planning and resource allocation, though any policy implications will depend on the final, fully analyzed data.