The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) is cautioning the public after claims that someone was healed from HIV through prayer. The Commission says while it respects freedom of worship and values the role of faith leaders in offering hope and support, HIV treatment must be guided by science. The Commission warns that stopping treatment on the advice of non‑medical sources can cause illness, drug resistance, and increase transmission. “Matters concerning HIV diagnosis, treatment and cure must be communicated responsibly and guided by established scientific evidence”, it added. The Commission adds that an HIV diagnosis or a claim that a person is no longer living with HIV cannot be established through testimony, physical appearance, prayer experience or a single test result.