This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Uganda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ugandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ugandan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases |
| Indicator |
Indicator 3.3.1: Number of new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population, by sex, age and key populations |
| Metadata update |
November 2021 |
| Related indicators |
Achieving this target will positively impact multiple SDG goals and by reaching other goals will improve countries ability to reduce new HIV infections. The goals that are linked to HIV include goals 1 through 8, 10, 11, 16 and 17. |
| Data reporter |
Uganda AIDS Commission |
| Organisation |
Uganda AIDS Commission |
| Contact person(s) |
Charles Otai |
| Contact organisation unit |
Monitoring and Evaluation |
| Contact person function |
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer |
| Contact phone |
+256 782 444 956 |
| Contact mail |
P.O. Box 10779 Kampala |
| Contact email |
Charles.otai@uac.go.ug; charlesotai@gmail.com |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: The number of new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population, by sex, age and key populations as defined as the number of new HIV infections per 1000 person-years among the uninfected population. |
| Unit of measure |
Per 1,000 uninfected people |
| Classifications |
Not applicable |
| Data sources |
The Uganda Population- Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA), Health Management Information System (HMIS), Ante Natal Care (ANC) Sentinel data, National Housing and Population Census. Spectrum modelling is used for the data presented for this indicator. |
| Data collection method |
Statistical Modelling. The Country team uses UNAIDS-supported Spectrum software to develop estimates annually. The country teams are comprised primarily of epidemiologists, demographers, monitoring and evaluation specialists and technical partners. |
| Data collection calendar |
Data sources are compiled all year long. The spectrum models are created in the first three months of every year and finalized by May. |
| Data release calendar |
July 2022 |
| Data providers |
Uganda AIDS Commission |
| Data compilers |
Uganda AIDS Commission together with the Ministry of Health, UNAIDS, WHO, UNICEF and UBOS |
| Institutional mandate |
The mandate of UAC is to provide oversight and coordination of all HIV/AIDS related activities in the country. The Commission does not engage in direct implementations of interventions but takes strategic leadership in effective harmonization of action by the various players, within agreed policy and program parameters |
| Rationale |
The incidence rate provides a measure of progress toward preventing onward transmission of HIV. Although other indicators are also very important to the HIV epidemic, HIV incidence reflects success in prevention programs and, to some extent, successful treatment programs, as those will also lead to lower HIV incidence. |
| Comment and limitations |
The value of the indicator is affected by the time lag between the census data and data on new infections. |
| Method of computation |
Data is extracted from DHIS2, ANC Sentinel Sites, UPHIA Surveys and Population Census. The data is cleaned and uploaded to the Spectrum Software. HIV incidence is thus modelled using the Spectrum software |
| Validation |
The HIV incidence estimates are created by country teams and are signed off by the Ministry of Health and Uganda AIDS Commission managers, including a clear statement that these data will be provided for SDG reporting. The SDG focal point in country is copied on the requests for clearance. UNAIDS then reviews the input data and the results to ensure quality. |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
The National Estimates Team has Terms of Reference outlining their roles and responsibilities There is a ‘’Quick Start Guide for Spectrum’’ developed by UNAIDS annually. |
| Quality management |
The National Estimates Teams works in consultation with Program Managers and Technical Persons for instance Program Manager for PMTCT, ART etc from the Ministry of Health and other responsible bodies and agencies. |
| Quality assurance |
The final values are reviewed for quality by UNAIDS and approved by senior managers at national Ministries of Health, Uganda AIDS Commission, UNAIDS, WHO, UNICEF, and UBOS (Look at the processes and the methods, the assumptions, composition of the peer review teams etc) |
| Quality assessment |
Results are routinely compared to empirical evidence when available. These empirical data include UPHIA Surveys. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Data Availability: Data available Every 5 years Time Series: 2011,2016. Disaggregation: General population, Age groups 15-49 and All ages |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
No deviation from international standards |
| References and Documentation |
Annual Country HIV and AIDS Progress Report on www.uac.go.ug More information on the estimates process http://www.unaids.org/en/dataanalysis/datatools/spectrum-epp UNAIDS Global AIDS Monitoring https://www.unaids.org/en/global-aids-monitoring UNAIDS website for access |
| Metadata last updated | Feb 12, 2026 |