MSM-TATU PAMOJA STUDY

Introduction

PHDA is working with the Kenya MSM health and research consortium (MHRC) with funding from the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative to implement a prospective cohort study that will help identify HIV prevention bottlenecks encountered by the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.

Study Objective:- The main objective of the study is to estimate the HIV-1 incidence, retention, and assess uptake and adherence to PrEP among at-risk MSM and TGW enrolled at the 3 MHRC partnering clinics in Kisumu, Nairobi, and Kilifi.

 

Specific Objective

To determine the HIV-1 incidence and retention, and correlates of HIV-1 acquisition among 800 MSM and TGW in Kilifi, Kisumu, and Nairobi.
To assess uptake and adherence to PrEP administered per NASCOP guidelines.


To determine the prevalence of acute HIV infection in participants reporting symptoms compatible with acute retroviral syndrome at scheduled or interim visits.
This is important because men who have sex with men (MSM) in sub-Saharan Africa have a 2-4 times higher prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV than the general male population. This study commenced in October 2019 and in ongoing, the three urban sites involved in the Tatu Pamoja study include Nairobi, Kilifi, and Kisumu.

 

Despite challenges posed by the Covid Pandemic above the study objectives the study ultimately hopes to demonstrate that young MSM and TGW populations can be engaged and followed for 1 year at 3 counties, by 3 research groups using standardized procedures.

Doris Kuzma

Member

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

Member

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.