Baylor-Uganda is implementing a project, “Accelerating Epidemic Control in Fort Portal Region in the Republic of Uganda under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) alias ACE-Fort,” funded by PEPFAR through CDC. The project goal is to contribute to the Ministry of Health (MOH) efforts to reduce the incidence of HIV infection and HIV/AIDS-related morbidity and mortality among children, adolescents, and adults in Uganda in line with the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals. The project supports 10 districts in Fort portal region: Bundibugyo, Kabarole, Fortportal City, Bunyangabu, Kamwenge, Kitagwenda, Kasese, Kyegegwa, Kyenjojo, and Ntoroko. The project is implemented through district-led programming (DLP), supporting districts and health units to increase access and utilization of quality comprehensive HIV & TB services. Interventions are along the six pillars of HSS: service delivery systems, human resources for health, strategic information, essential medical commodities and technologies, health care financing, and leadership and governance.
