Ankole uses marathon to stop HIV in its tracks

Ankole residents have turned to a marathon to combat the high HIV prevalence in the sub-region. According to the Uganda Aids Commission’s (UAC) 2024 report, 10 of the 13 districts in Ankole have higher HIV prevalence rates than the national average of 5.1 percent.

Mbarara City leads with 11.1 percent, followed by Bushenyi at 9.1 percent, Kiruhura at 8.9 percent, and Mbarara and Rwampara both at 7.8 percent. 

 Other affected districts include Sheema (7.5 percent), Ibanda (7.1 percent), Rubirizi (6.7 percent), Ntungamo (6.4 percent), Mitooma (5.4 percent), Kazo (4.4 percent),…