Village Journeys Africa in partnership with Uganda AIDS Commission and TASO continued their International Candlelight Commemoration Health Camp in Mbale City on Tuesday in preparations for the 2026 Uganda AIDS Marathon. Every year communities around the World gather to remember, honour and unite against HIV and also do candlelight in Commemoration of those who have died of HIV/AIDS.
The health camp at Mbale City carried out HIV tests, HIV counselling and offered vital health information creating awareness in fight against HIV. Together with the Uganda AIDS Commission, the aim is to end AIDS in Uganda by 2030.
The candlelight also honor mothers, sisters, grand parents supporting those living with HIV. The activation is covering cities across the country. The Uganda AIDS Marathon is due to take place on 29th November 2026.
There was excitement and hope as people joined and took part in creating awareness concerning HIV /AIDS.
