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TRANSFORM PROJECT

Targeted Research Advancing Sexual Health for Men who have sex with Men (TRANSFORM). With support from EHPSA-South Africa PHAD is undertaking a research project among MSM in the Nairobi County.

What is the problem/background?

MSM have higher burdens and risks of HIV infection than adults in the general population. Despite the high needs for HIV care among this population, MSM frequently encounter obstacles to accessing health care and HIV services due to discomfort with care providers.

Overall Objective

Assess what existing and emerging HIV prevention and care interventions are feasible, acceptable and needed by Men who have sex with Men (MSM) in Kenya and South Africa.

a) General Objectives:
To describe the unmet need for prevention, diagnosis and treatment for HIV among MSM in Malindi and Nairobi and to determine acceptable programmatic responses to these needs.

b) Specific Objectives:
Estimate the size of MSM populations in Nairobi and Malindi and describe online and physical networking characteristics within these populations

  • Estimate prevalence of HIV (including acute/early HIV), HBV, HCV, syphilis and genital, rectal and pharyngeal Neisseria gonorrhoea/Chlamydia trachomatis infections.
  • Document the current continuum of HIV diagnosis, treatment initiation and individual virological suppression in this population.
  • Determine individual, community and structural enablers and deterrents to engagement

Expected Impact
A vital goal of this project is to generate information on the scale of HIV prevention, testing and care needs among MSM in the context of existing HIV services in each site, and to engage funders, policy makers, providers and local communities to act upon this information through intervention planning and inform research on pre-exposure prophylaxis among Kenyan MSM

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Doris Kuzma

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Doris Kuzma is a seasoned Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with over 25 years of experience in financial management, administration, and project leadership. She has played a pivotal role in the strategic and financial oversight of major international projects, collaborating with universities, governments, NGOs, and global institutions. As the Director of Administration and Finance at the Institute for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba, Doris has overseen complex multi-location projects across Asia, Africa, and Europe. Her expertise spans financial reporting, strategic planning, contract negotiations, and budget management. In her extensive career, Doris has been instrumental in driving financial strategies, improving administrative systems, and ensuring compliance with international funding agencies. Doris is recognized for her leadership in financial governance, her ability to navigate complex financial landscapes, and her commitment to advancing public health through sound financial management.

Wanjiru Angela Nduati

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Wanjiru Angela Nduati is a qualified Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours degree from the University of Leicester, UK, and has advanced certifications in trust creation law, company law, and trustee investment law. Wanjiru’s career includes pivotal roles in both legal practice and corporate governance. She is the Co-founder and managing partner of Havelock, Nduati & Company Advocates, she specializes in trusts, estate planning, and property structuring. With over two decades of experience, she held pivotal roles including Head of Governance & Control at Barclays Consumer Banking and Group Company Secretary & Legal Counsel at Barclays Bank of Kenya. Wanjiru is highly regarded for her expertise in legal practice and corporate governance, playing a pivotal role in shaping legal and financial strategies for individuals and institutions.