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ASPRIN BARAZA JANUARY 2025 PHDA continues to collaborate with the University of Manitoba in a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial with the aim of developing epidemic control strategies for HIV. The study has 300 FSW enrolled in the SWOP program within Majengo, Kariobangi and Donholm clinics, in 3 phases over 3 years. Each phase has 100 … Read more
In June 2025, the PREPARED Paris Conference held at UNESCO Headquarters brought together global leaders to advance health equity, community-driven research, and human rights. PHDA was prominently represented by Dr. Joshua Kimani, Clinical Director, Ibrahim Lwanga, Community Researcher, and Joyce Adhiambo, award-winning Human Rights Advocate. The PREPARED Project is a European Union-funded initiative aimed at strengthening the … Read more
As the Community Insights in Phylogenetic HIV Research (CIPHR) project draws to a close, stakeholders reflect on the journey in ethical, community-driven HIV research. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the CIPHR initiative set out to explore how molecular epidemiology specifically HIV genetic sequencing can inform more targeted and ethical HIV prevention strategies. Through the engagement of over 1,284 participants across four … Read more
What Next After strategic plan launch…
What Next After strategic plan launch…
In commemoration of a decade of dedicated service, Partners for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA) organized two transformative medical camps in the neighborhoods of Kariobangi and Kawangware in Nairobi County. These camps extended healthcare access to the general population, touching the lives of over 500 individuals. The anniversary initiative highlighted our mission of building … Read more
The goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the Key Population Programme funded by the Global Fund (in the last three years) in reducing the new HIV infections by 75%, AIDS related mortality by 25% and self-reported stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDS by 50% among Female Sex Workers (FSW), Men who … Read more
The heart of stigma project aims to assess stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV (PLHIV) and key populations (KP) in Kenya. It is a part of IAS’s global “Getting to the Heart of Stigma” project. Objectives Contextualise, triangulate, interrogate, validate, and enhance the evidence base in HIV-related stigma Assess demand and supply … Read more
This study aims at understanding the knowledge and preferences of Kenyan Gay and Bi-sexual MSM (GBMSM) and transgender women regarding the use of oral PrEP. URCHOICE is a one-year multisite study targeting MSM on the preferred options for taking oral PrEP. Objectives The study intends to determine the preferences of men who have sex with … Read more
This study aims to produce a solid evidence base to inform ongoing challenges in proactive responses to HPV-related health needs of MSM. MSM are at high risk for anal HPV-related infections and cancers, especially among those living with HIV. Though HIV prevalence in Kenya continues to be high, homosexuality is criminalized while HPV-related prevention and … Read more