PHDA

Advancing Health Equity, Strengthening Systems and Delivering Impact.

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Who we are Partners for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA) is a Kenyan-registered, non-profit organization affiliated with the University of Manitoba, Canada, with over 45 years of experience advancing public health research, systems strengthening, and community-led programming in Africa. PHDA works in partnership with governments, donors, academic institutions, civil society, and communities to expand equitable access … Read more

Prioritizing Place in Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infection prevention in Kenya: Reframing prevention programs through Program Science

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Community Advisory Board Training This project has been designed as a Program Science study and aims to understand how physical, organizational, social, and relational dimensions of ‘place’ shape ecologies of risk and safety in sex work locations for Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), Female Sex Workers (FSW), Young women who sell sex (YWSS) and … Read more

Aspirin Study

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ASPRIN BARAZA JANUARY 2025 PHDA continues to collaborate with the University of Manitoba in a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial with the aim of developing epidemic control strategies for HIV. The study has 300 FSW enrolled in the SWOP program within Majengo, Kariobangi and Donholm clinics, in 3 phases over 3 years. Each phase has 100 … Read more

PHDA Shines at PREPARED Paris Conference UNESCO Headquarters

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  In June 2025, the PREPARED Paris Conference held at UNESCO Headquarters brought together global leaders to advance health equity, community-driven research, and human rights. PHDA was prominently represented by Dr. Joshua Kimani, Clinical Director, Ibrahim Lwanga, Community Researcher, and Joyce Adhiambo, award-winning Human Rights Advocate. The PREPARED Project is a European Union-funded initiative aimed at strengthening the … Read more

Community-Led HIV Research Wraps up

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As the Community Insights in Phylogenetic HIV Research (CIPHR) project draws to a close, stakeholders reflect on the journey in ethical, community-driven HIV research. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the CIPHR initiative set out to explore how molecular epidemiology specifically HIV genetic sequencing can inform more targeted and ethical HIV prevention strategies.  Through the engagement of over 1,284 participants across four … Read more

A decade of impactful service

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In commemoration of a decade of dedicated service, Partners for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA) organized two transformative medical camps in the neighborhoods of Kariobangi and Kawangware in Nairobi County. These camps extended healthcare access to the general population, touching the lives of over 500 individuals. The anniversary initiative highlighted our mission of building … Read more

Evaluation of KP Programme in Kenya

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The goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the Key Population Programme funded by the Global Fund (in the last three years) in reducing the new HIV infections by 75%, AIDS related mortality by 25% and self-reported stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDS by 50% among Female Sex Workers (FSW), Men who … Read more

Heart of Stigma Project

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The heart of stigma project aims to assess stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV (PLHIV) and key populations (KP) in Kenya. It is a part of IAS’s global “Getting to the Heart of Stigma” project. Objectives Contextualise, triangulate, interrogate, validate, and enhance the evidence base in HIV-related stigma Assess demand and supply … Read more