"A new study reveals religious and faith-driven homophobic attitudes are depriving HIV-positive Ugandans of care, and impeding progress toward eradicating the epidemic. LGBTQ+ people living with HIV in Uganda already face heightened risk due to limited inclusive services and government-sanctioned homophobia. The Anti-Homosexuality Act, or so-called "Kill the Gays" law, passed in 2023, prescribes long prison terms and even the death penalty in some circumstances for same-sex relations."
"While 70% of faith leaders interviewed stated that their faith-based facilities provide HIV support, only 30% offered HIV support services to LGBTQ+ individuals. HIV stigma towards LGBTQ+ persons is common among all religions or faiths, the study finds, and those who do preach inclusivity risk excommunication and charges of "promoting homosexuality." The providers who support LGBTQ+ individuals do so at their own risk."
Religious and faith-driven homophobic attitudes deprive HIV-positive Ugandans of care and impede progress toward eradicating the epidemic. LGBTQ+ people living with HIV in Uganda face heightened risk from limited inclusive services and government-sanctioned homophobia, including the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act that prescribes long prison terms and, in some cases, the death penalty for same-sex relations. Faith-based health services are often unwelcoming or turn away HIV-positive gay Ugandans. Although 70% of faith leaders stated their facilities provide HIV support, only 30% offer services to LGBTQ+ individuals. HIV stigma is common across religions; inclusive providers risk excommunication and accusations of promoting homosexuality.
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