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 have Sex with Men (MSM) and People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) in Kenya by 2025.
Objectives
- Examine, appraise, and evaluate the comprehensiveness of prevention programmes for Female Sex Workers (FSWs), Men who have sex with men (MSM) and People who inject drugs (PWIDs).
- Determine the literacy levels on human rights related to HIV and other barriers concerning access to health services and justice among Key Population.
- Assess prevalence of gender-based violence and effectiveness of response mechanism among Key Population.
- Appraise the extent to which the Global Fund programme has enhanced the capacity of the Key Population Networks in implementing KP programmes.
Project Initiated 2021
The study started in June 2021. The study population includes 46,425 FSW, 24,879 MSM, and 15,420 PWID who received comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services from January 2018 to June 2020 across 20 counties in Kenya.
Partnerships
PHDA is partnering with The Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians, Kenya (CCAWT) and the Mathematical Consultation Research (MCR) for this study with funding support from The Global Fund through the Kenya Red cross Society.