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This policy brief is a result of discussions and expriences regarding the efectivenes or lack of
national and global policies, regulations and laws on HIV response. This is in the context of HIV
and human rights and programming for e ective HIV response. E ecive response means being
able to meet the international community targets for testing, prevention and care. Uganda’s
response to HIV/AIDS pandemic has been that of openness, collective responsibility, high-level
political commitment and collaboration with local and international partners. However, in 2014,
Uganda passed a law, HIV and AIDS control and Prevention Act (2014). Part III, Article 43 of this
Act postulates that whoever “wilfully or intentionally transmits HIV to another person commits
an o ence and is liable to imprisonment of up to 10 years”. This provision assumes that one
already knows his/her sera status to “wilfully or intentionally” transmit the virus. However,
existing evidence shows that such legal criminalisation and practice may dissuade people from
seeking HIV testing and other services.
Good day!
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Nancy, a radio journalist working with a community/learning radio station in Kakamega, Western Kenya and I run a weekly radio programme on HIV and AIDS in conjuction with the AIDS CONTROL UNIT at my place of work; 103.9 MMUST FM.
I have read widely about your activities, and I am most interested to further know what you do, other activities that you undertake here in Kenya, and if there’s a way that your organization can incorporate radio journalists in your team to help spread your agenda. Especially those that produce programs in tandem with your agenda.
May I ask, do you have a network of journalists across the region that are able to help with your agenda? My interest lies with the possibility that I might be able to generate news stories from activities you undertake or positive broadcast programs to our listener-ship and much more.
Awaiting a positive response from you.
Kind Regards,
Nancy Imali
imalinancy@gmail.com/nogonyo@mmust.ac.ke
+254 725453916
Dear Nancy,
It is great to hear from you and we would definately like to work with you. Let us continue the conversation on email.
Thank you.