Uganda: Tailoring the HIV response to fit the epidemic

"One-size-fits-all" HIV programmes are leaving huge gaps in the global response, and a better understanding of each country's unique epidemic is central to successful management of the pandemic.

5 Jun 2008

"Emerging information shows varied epidemics between countries, and varied epidemics within countries," said Susan Kasedde, of the UNAIDS regional support team for East and Southern Africa. "Poor analysis of evolving epidemics leads to poor strategic focus and continued misallocation of resources."

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