Background to ACET Uganda

ACET Uganda is an HIV and AIDS Non Government Organisation that was established in 1990. It was a branch of ACET UK, which was founded in 1988 by Patrick Dixon. Dr Patrick Dixon, at the time was a medical Doctor working with the terminally ill (Cancer etc). His encounter with an HIV and AIDS patient left a deep mark on him. Seeing the patient locked away in an isolation room, with minimal attention, Dr Dixon set his mind to get to know the patient better. On his return he found an empty bed and inquired about the patient, only to be told he had died. The lack of dignity, and isolation that Dr Dixon observed in this individual’s case, prompted him to resolve that ‘no one should be left to die in such a state’. He started to mobilize a team of people to do exactly that – to restore dignity, spend time and affirm the self worth of patients living with HIV and AIDS.     

" ACET Uganda

 Builds Capacity and develops appropriate

responses to HIV/AIDS across the Globe"

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