Uganda, April 10 -- The new Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) chairperson, Dr Ruth Senyonyi, yesterday assumed office, pledging to renew efforts to combat Aids as a public health threat by 2030.

The former president of Mothers Union replaced Dr Eddie Mukoyo, who served in the position for two terms.

Speaking at the handover yesterday, Dr Senyonyi said she is ready to pick from her predecessor's efforts in combating the HIV/Aids scourge.

"I have been welcomed greatly and that is very wonderful. I am a professional counsellor and I am ready to work as a team with the group. The funding, the sustainability, all these challenges we have had but we are ready to go," she said.

UAC was established 32 years ago to coordinate the multi-sectoral res...