Science has demonstrated that individuals at high risk of acquiring HIV particularly adolescent girls struggle with daily pill taking and fixed the problem with a twice-yearly injection.
As the world marks Women’s Month, The Legacy spotlights Dr. Flavia Matovu Kiweewa, a Makerere alumna whose work is advancing HIV prevention. A lecturer at the School of Public Health and Director of Research at the Makerere University–Johns Hopkins University Research Collaboration, her journey, from medical student to global health researcher, is shaped by curiosity, mentorship, and a deep commitment to improving women’s lives. In this conversation, she reflects on her path, the communities that inspire her work, and the promise of new HIV prevention innovations.