Key Objectives and Focus Areas

• HIV/AIDS Prevention:

Deliver targeted outreach services to key populations at higher risk of HIV infection, including Female Sex Workers (FSWs), Men who have Sex with Men (MSMs), Transgender individuals (TGs), and Injecting Drug Users (IDUs).

• STI Management:

Provide timely diagnosis, treatment, and counselling services for sexually transmitted infections to reduce transmission and improve health outcomes.

• Health Service Access:

Facilitate access to HIV testing and counselling, antiretroviral therapy (ART), and other essential healthcare services through linkages with government health facilities.

• Behaviour Change Communication (BCC):

Conduct continuous awareness campaigns promoting safer sexual practices, condom usage, and destigmatization of affected populations.

• Community Mobilization and Support:

Build peer networks and support groups to empower high-risk communities, promote adherence to treatment, and foster an enabling environment.

Core Activities

• Regular health check-ups and screening camps for early detection of HIV and STIs.

• Condom distribution and promotion of correct and consistent usage.

• Outreach and counselling services tailored to the specific needs of key populations.

• Capacity building of community-based organizations and peer educators to sustain interventions.

Impact and Outcomes

• Enhanced awareness and knowledge regarding HIV prevention and care among vulnerable groups.

• Increased uptake of HIV testing, timely treatment, and improved management of STIs.

• Reduction in risky behaviours leading to decreased new HIV infections.

• Strengthened community resilience and reduced stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.