HIV prevalence rate among Key populations' i.e. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) persons, commercial sex workers is high in Uganda. Approximately 25% of new HIV infections are among members of the key populations and their partners. This project is therefore, designed to contribute to the reduction of New HIV infections in Tororo and Busia boarder districts by 2026 through enhancing HIV prevention awareness, utilization and access to HIV prevention services.
Key populations i.e. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) persons, commercial sex workers, truck drivers, in Eastern Uganda continue acquiring new HIV infections due to lack of adequate access to HIV prevention, treatment and care services that could keep them healthy and well. Approximately 25% of new HIV infections are among members of the key populations and their partners There are no HIV programs in Uganda specifically for key populations yet they have right to health.
The project will prove HIV prevention services to 875 LGBT; tuck drives and commercial sex workers in Busia and Tororo District. The project will secure Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and sexual lubricants among key populations. In addition, will hold community sensitization meetings to avoid discrimination
The project will provide HIV prevention services to 785 KPs AND contribute to the reduction of new HIV infections, mortality and morbidity among the key populations in Uganda particularly on Kenya Uganda boarder districts of Tororo and Busia through improved access and utilization of HIV prevention services. In addition, it will reduce stigma and discrimination.
This project has provided additional documentation in a XLSX file (projdoc.xlsx).
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