Uganda was one of the first sub-Saharan countries to be affected by the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic. The first Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) case reported in the country was recognized in 1982. Following this report, efforts were mounted to deal with the epidemic. The efforts amongst others included an open policy in managing the HIV/AIDS epidemic declared by the National Resistance Movement Government after it assumed power in 1986. Since then, there has been high-level political and donor support backed by resources for AIDS control. The Multi-Sectoral AIDS Control Approach (MACA) and the National Operation Plan reflected the recognition by the Government and civil society of the need to scale up a multi-faceted and multisectoral response from all sectors of the government and society.
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