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For the past forty-five years, The University of Nairobi (UoN) has hosted an annual scientific meeting each January, bringing together researchers, students, government officials, donors, and other stakeholders to discuss the latest findings, ongoing projects, and future research priorities. This long-standing tradition has played a vital role in shaping health research and policy in Kenya …

UoN STD/HIV/SRH Collaborative Research Group Annual Review Meeting Read More »

PHDA SWOP Majengo has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of the Aspirin Study, marking the final collection of client samples after three years of rigorous research. This study aimed to explore the potential role of aspirin in improving health outcomes, and its success is a testament to the dedication, resilience, and commitment of both the research team and …

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At Partner for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA), we believe in fostering inclusive environments where every voice matters. This commitment was reinforced at a recent Gender Equality Workshop which focused on advancing Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5), achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. The event brought together diverse gender champions to engage in meaningful conversations and actionsgeared …

A step towards achieving SDG 5 on gender equality Read More »

In a bid to foster transparency and build trust within the communities it serves, we recently welcomed members from our community to visit the University of Nairobi Institute for Infectious and Tropical Diseases (UNITID) Laboratory. This engagement visit provided an invaluable opportunity for community members to witness firsthand how samples from the SWOP clinics are received, handled, and processed.Through a …

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PHDA was honored to have Parinita Bhattacharjee, Key PopulationsTechnical Lead & senior Technical advisor at PHDA, and Missie Oindo, Regional Lead for East Africa , at the HIV Prevention Outcome Monitoring Workshop 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana, held from 16th to 18th September 2024. The workshop gathered over 150 HIV prevention and strategic information leaders from 21 countries across Africa …

South-South Learning Network at the HIV prevention outcome monitoring workshop 2024 Read More »

Partners for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA) is thrilled to announce the induction of three esteemed professionals into its Board of Directors. This strategic move further strengthens PHDA’s leadership as we continue to champion healthy communities across Kenya and the continent. The induction of Dr. Fredrick Odhiambo Otieno, a renowned epidemiologist; Wanjiru Angela Nduati, an accomplished legal expert; and Doris Kuzma …

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The G-Jali campaign, led by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) with the Technical support from PHDA HIV Prevention Technical Support unit (TSU), is transforming adolescents and young people’s (AYP) health across the country with sexual health information. Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) among the AYP is aimed at addressing the knowledge gaps and …

G-Jali campaign empowering Kenyan youth with digital and TV content on sexual health Read More »

“The current upsurge of Mpox in parts of Africa, along with the spread of a new sexually transmissible strain of the monkeypox virus, is an emergency, not only for Africa, but for the entire globe,” said World Health Organization (WHO) committee chair Dimie Ogoina, as the WHO declared the mpox outbreak a global health emergency on …

Mpox – how a neglected epidemic became a public health emergency Read More »

Through continuous engagements with community members, various valuable recommendations have led to policy shifts, ensuring the meaningful involvement of research subjects. The launch of the book “Vulnerability Revisited: Leaving No One Behind in Research” marked a pivotal moment in advancing this inclusivity. This key achievement, edited by Doris Schroeder with contributions from Kate Chatfield, Roger …

Advancing inclusivity in research Read More »

The PHDA Technical Support Unit (TSU) is proud to have supported the Nakuru County Health Management Team (CHMT) during their recent cross learning exchange visit to Nairobi County. This visit, which concentrated on the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinics, marks a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration and enhancing improved harm reduction in offering services delivery. The visit provided a valuable opportunity …

PHDA Technical Support Unit (TSU) supports Nakuru county health management team in cross learning exchange visit to Nairobi county’s harm reduction programmes Read More »