Kampala, Uganda – East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) confirmed participation as a Silver Sponsor of
the 13th Edition of the Kabaka’s Birthday Run 2026, reinforcing its commitment to advancing public
health and community well-being in Uganda. The contribution of UGX 10,000,000 was officially
handed over on 31st March 2026 at Bulange, Mengo, to the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter
Mayiga by the Managing Director, Mr. Brian Kavuya.
This year’s run under the theme “Men for Good Health to Save the Girl Child and the Fight to End
HIV/AIDS by 2030’’ emphasizes the critical role men play in safeguarding family and community
health, while also strengthening national efforts to eliminate HIV/AIDS and protect vulnerable groups,
particularly young girls.
Speaking at the handover, Mr Brian Kavuya highlighted that as first surgical gloves manufacturing
company on the African continent, EAMV is proud to stand with the Buganda Kingdom in advancing
this year’s theme, which is calling for collective responsibility in promoting good health and ending
HIV/AIDS. Our 10 million shillings sponsorship fee is a testament that we have our communities at
the heart of our business and we are always ready to partner as a way of giving back.
In his address, the Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom expressed appreciation for EAMV’s consistent
support, recognizing the consistent company’s continued partnership and shared commitment to
creating meaningful impact in the communities it served. He noted that EAMV’s medical gloves are a
key component when it comes to Uganda’s medical landscape. In his conclusion, he emphasized that
men need to take the mantle in fighting the spread of HIV in Uganda.
Uganda continues to make steady progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, with about 1.4 million
people living with HIV, an adult prevalence of roughly 5–5.4%, and expanded access to life-saving
treatment that has significantly reduced AIDS-related deaths; however, according to UNAIDS (2025),
over 50,000 new infections still occur annually, with adolescent girls and young women bearing a
disproportionate burden, underscoring the urgent need for sustained prevention efforts, community
awareness, and collective action, making initiatives like the Kabaka’s Birthday Run critical in
accelerating the journey toward ending HIV by 2030.
This sponsorship reflects the fact that a strong collaboration between the private sector and cultural
institutions is key in addressing national health priorities like ending the spread of HIV/AIDS.