Men Who Have Sex With Men​

Purpose

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  • Reduce HIV Incidence among MSM through targeted case finding, HIV self-testing, and linkage to same-day ART and PrEP initiation. 
  • Expand Access to HIV Prevention and Treatment Services via peer-led outreach, DICs, mobile services, and differentiated service delivery models. 
  • Improve Uptake and Adherence to Biomedical Interventions such as PrEP, ART, STI, TB screening and treatment, and viral load monitoring. 
  • Promote Psychosocial Wellbeing and Adherence through structured peer navigation, mental health support, and risk-reduction counselling. 
  • Address Stigma, Discrimination, and Rights Violations by strengthening human rights advocacy, reporting mechanisms, and sensitization of healthcare providers. 
  • Reach Hidden and Underserved MSM (including “after-niners” and non-gay-identified MSM) using tailored outreach and digital engagement strategies. 
  • Strengthen Health System Responsiveness by building the capacity of health facilities to deliver MSM-competent services through staff training and mentorship. 
  • Support CEM by funding MSM-led organizations and supporting safe spaces, community dialogues, and feedback loops.
MSM Structural

Scope of Work

1. HIV prevention communication, information and demand creation for MSM

2. Condom and lubricant programming for MSM

3. Pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis for MSM

4. Community empowerment for MSM

MSM Behavioural

5. SRHS, including STIs, hepatitis, post-violence care for MSM

6. Removing human rights-related barriers to prevention for MSM