The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) has been implementing PEPFAR-supported HIV prevention, care and treatment services with MHRP since 2005. The Program has strengthened the capacity and infrastructure of local public and private health facilities in central Uganda to ensure sustainable, high-quality and comprehensive HIV services.
Working as PEPFAR’s lead implementing partner in Kayunga, Mukono, Buvuma and Buikwe districts, MUWRP services include PMTCT, HIV testing and counseling services, adult care and treatment, prevention, pediatric care and treatment and TB/HIV co-infection, among others. Additionally, HIV treatment and care services are implemented in the Kampala district.
Program Highlights
Reaching Remote Communities
MUWRP recently refurbished a health center for the hard-to-reach people of Koome archipelago, which comprises one large and 16 smaller islands on Lake Victoria. The facility will allow medical professionals to reside and work in the remote islands to provide comprehensive prevention, care and treatment services to approximately 22,000 inhabitants. HIV prevalence on Koome islands stands around 20%, which is two times higher than the national average. Island residents living with HIV will now have better access to HIV services available at the refurbished Health Centre.