Public Health Action

Good health and well-being of citizens is central to Uganda’s development. Our work aims to promote healthier, safer, and more positive lives.

Our Key Activities

Key Statistics

NCDs

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO, 2023)
36%

36% of the total deaths in Uganda are due to NCDs.

22%

The probability of dying prematurely from one of the four main NCDs (Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Respiratory Disease, Cancer and Diabetes) is estimated at 22%.

HIV/AIDS

According to Uganda AIDS Commission (2025)
57%

The number of people living with HIV increased from 1.2m in 2010 to 1.5m in 2024 (Women= 930,000 and men 570,000).

37K

The new infections recorded in 2024 stand at 37,000, translating to 711 new infections every week and 101 new infections every day.

11K

New HIV infections among young women 15-24 stand at 11,000 compared to 3000 among young men of the same age group.

20K

About 20,000 died of AIDS related causes.

Mental Health

According to Opio et al. (2022)
22.9%

The prevalence of any mental disorder in Uganda is estimated at 22.9% in children and 24.2% in adult.

14.4%

Prevalence of anxiety disorders is estimated at 14.4% in children and 20.2% in adults.

22.2%

The prevalence of current depressive disorders is estimated at 22.2% in children and 21.2% in adults.