Uganda, May 10 -- The government has said it's targeting more than five million Ugandans in the new HIV self-testing drive launched yesterday in Kampala.

Speaking at the launch of the Community CheckNow HIV self-testing services, Vice President Jessica Alupo said it is one of the strategies the government is using to end HIV/Aids as a public health threat by 2030.

"By making testing more accessible, and reducing the stigma associated with it, the goal is that more people will be encouraged to know their status and take the necessary steps to protect their health and the health of the community," she said.

The vice president also observed that although there's significant progress in the HIV/Aids fight, the numbers of new HIV infections...