The United States government has restored all HIV/AIDS support to the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC), according to Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Gen Kainerugaba said he learned about the decision from Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
“I have learnt from Ambassador @adoniaayebare that the US government has restored all HIV/AIDS support to the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) after my tweet some days ago,” he said.
He thanked US President Donald Trump for the decision, saying, “I thank President @realDonaldTrump and his government for being on the right side of history and for helping our people!” The CDF also expressed gratitude to US Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, whom he met recently.
“I also thank @USAmbUganda William Popp for his fantastic work in restoring this support. Finally, I thank Ambassador @adoniaayebare for co-ordinating this effort,” he said.
The meeting between Ambassador Popp and Gen Muhoozi took place at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe in February. During their discussions, Muhoozi praised the strong ties between Uganda and the United States, highlighting their long-standing cooperation.
“Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1962, Uganda and the United States have worked together across a wide range of areas—diplomatic, security, economic, health, and cultural,” he noted.
He described the partnership as being built on “mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to peace, prosperity, and development.”
Gen Kainerugaba also emphasised the cultural and historical links between Uganda and the US.
“Beyond diplomatic relations, the similarities between our peoples are deeply rooted in our cultures and shared heritage. The United States, with its Black population of over 40 million people, is a natural ally of Uganda and Africa,” he said.
He commended the United States for supporting Uganda’s development journey, acknowledging that the country and its people have benefited significantly from American cooperation.
