Save785 youths and KPs from new HIV infections

by Kagumu Development Organization
Save785 youths  and KPs from new HIV infections
Save785 youths  and KPs from new HIV infections
Save785 youths  and KPs from new HIV infections
Save785 youths  and KPs from new HIV infections
Save785 youths  and KPs from new HIV infections
Save785 youths  and KPs from new HIV infections
Save785 youths  and KPs from new HIV infections
Save785 youths  and KPs from new HIV infections
Save785 youths  and KPs from new HIV infections
Save785 youths  and KPs from new HIV infections
Save785 youths  and KPs from new HIV infections
Save785 youths  and KPs from new HIV infections

Project Report | Oct 17, 2023
QUARTERLY REPORT JULY-SEPTEMBER

By Samson Namwoyo | Project Leader

KEY POPULATION PrEP SCREENING
KEY POPULATION PrEP SCREENING

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Summary

HIV prevalence rate among adolescents and Key populations i.e. truck drivers, fisher folks, commercial sex workers, drug users and adolescents is high in Uganda. Approximately 25% of new HIV infections are among members of the key populations and their partners. The project contributes to the reduction of New HIV infections among KPs and adolescents in Tororo and Busia Districts i.e. borders Uganda and Kenya by 2026 through enhancing awareness, utilization and access to HIV prevention services. This is a quarterly report for a period of June to September 2023. The report details on the summary, Project results in the quarter, implementation challenge, recommendations.

Project results in the quarter

  • 1 project review meeting of 30 KPs and adolescents was conducted
  • 245 KPs sensitized on HIV/AIDS prevention strategies
  • 1200 male condoms secured from the district and distributed to KPs and adolescents.
  • 102 KPs and adolescents received PrEP
  • 91 KPs and adolescents received PEP
  • 180 KPs and adolescents received HIV self-test kits

Implementation Challenges

  • There is limited funding to facilitate effective implementation of the project.
  • KPs and adolescents HIV prevention services cannot easily be accessed in public facilities
  • LGBTQ are suffering due tom lack of health services. They are highly discriminated and are stigmatized.
  • Condom supply is inadequate and most times KPs and adolescents buy the at a relatively high price
  • Supply of self-test Kits is low by government hence self-testing is still low.
  • Knowledge and skills on the use of self-test kits is low among KPs and adolescents.
  • HIV prevention services is not adequately provided in boarder schools where most adolescents live yet they are actively involved in sex
  • There is high loss to care and treatment among positive KPs particularly truck drivers who move long distances.

 

Recommendation

Reducing new HIV infection among the border districts requires maximum support due to the diversity of culture. HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services cannot easily accessed by KPS and adolescents. KPs and adolescents have been secured from partners supporting LGBTQ and currently are closed yet some KPs from Kenya access services from Uganda.

FILLING CONDOMS IN A DISPENSER IN HOTSPOT SITE
FILLING CONDOMS IN A DISPENSER IN HOTSPOT SITE

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May 18, 2023
QUARTERLY REPORT JANARY-APRIL 2023

By Samson Namwoyo | Project Leader

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Organization Information

Kagumu Development Organization

Location: Mbale, Uganda - Uganda
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Twitter: @kado_or_ug
Project Leader:
Samson Namwoyo
Executive Director
Mbale , Uganda
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