Transgender People (TGP)
Core Interventions
- HIV prevention communication, information and demand creation for TG people
- Condom and lubricant programming for TG people
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis for TG people
- Community empowerment for TG people
- SRHS, including STIs, hepatitis, post-violence care for MSM
- Removing human rights-related barriers to prevention for TG people
Purpose
- Reduce HIV Incidence among TGP 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.
- Provide gender affirming services by service providers, and train local CBOs and CSOs on GAHC.
Intentions
- Facilitate completion of a bespoke TGP journey program for TGW and TGM.
- 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 TGP using tailored outreach and digital engagement strategies.
Helps To
- Strengthen Health System Responsiveness by building the capacity of health facilities to deliver TGP-competent services through staff training and mentorship.
- Support Community Empowerment and Monitoring (CEM) by funding TGP-led organizations and supporting safe spaces, community dialogues, and feedback loops.