|
 
COUNTRY OVERVIEW
Uganda is home to an estimated 25-30 million people belonging to more than 18 different ethnic groups. Over half (53%) of the country’s population is under the age of 15, and another 38% are between the ages of 15-49. Uganda’s young age distribution is due in part to its high fertility; the average number of children that a woman in Uganda gives birth to in her lifetime is estimated at 6.71.
Like in other sub-Saharan countries, HIV/AIDS is a serious problem in Uganda. Also like other African nations, the majority of infections are transmitted through heterosexual sex. Uganda, however, stands out as one of the few African countries whose HIV prevalence has declined over the course of the epidemic. The country’s early 1990s prevalence rate of 15% dropped to an estimated 5% by 2001, and has since remained relatively stable; at the end of 2005, UNAIDS estimated that 6.7% of Ugandans were living with HIV. Uganda’s success in curbing the spread of the virus is largely attributed to effective health communication campaigns and strong governmental support under the leadership of President Museveni.
CCP has a long history of work in Uganda. The Center is currently working on projects in the areas of HIV/AIDS, orphaned and vulnerable children, antiretroviral therapy (ART), sexual and reproductive health, family planning, malaria, child survival, safe water and sanitation, with approaches as diverse as community mobilization, capacity building, mass media, and social marketing.
ACTIVE PROGRAMS
PAST PROGRAMS
|
© 2005 The Johns Hopkins University. All rights reserved.