Neftaly: Reducing HIV and STI Transmission Risks Among Key Populations
Overview
Key populations—including men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender people, sex workers, people who inject drugs, and others—bear a disproportionate burden of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Barriers such as stigma, discrimination, and limited access to tailored services increase their vulnerability. Neftaly is committed to reducing HIV and STI transmission risks by expanding access to comprehensive prevention programs and strengthening linkages to appropriate clinical services for these populations.
Goal
To reduce new HIV and STI infections among key populations by enhancing access to effective prevention interventions and ensuring timely linkage to quality clinical care.
Strategic Objectives
1. Expand Access to Comprehensive Prevention Programs
- Scale up availability of condoms and lubricants, clean needles, and other harm reduction supplies tailored to key populations.
- Promote pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and regular HIV/STI screening within community and clinical settings.
- Deliver culturally sensitive and rights-based behavioral interventions focused on risk reduction, empowerment, and health education.
- Utilize peer-led outreach and digital platforms to reach hidden or hard-to-reach populations effectively.
2. Strengthen Linkages to Clinical Services
- Improve referral systems to ensure seamless and timely access from prevention programs to HIV testing, STI diagnosis and treatment, and HIV care and treatment services.
- Build capacity of healthcare providers to offer key population-friendly, stigma-free clinical services including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care.
- Integrate HIV and STI services within broader health programs to provide holistic care.
3. Foster Community Engagement and Ownership
- Support key population-led organizations in designing, implementing, and monitoring prevention and care programs.
- Promote community mobilization and advocacy to reduce stigma and improve the enabling environment for service uptake.
- Engage key populations in peer education and support networks to enhance adherence and retention in prevention and care.
4. Utilize Strategic Information for Program Improvement
- Collect and analyze data on HIV/STI prevalence, service uptake, and barriers to care among key populations.
- Use evidence to tailor interventions, optimize resource allocation, and inform policy and program decisions.
- Monitor and evaluate program impact to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Expected Outcomes
- Increased uptake of effective HIV and STI prevention methods among key populations.
- Enhanced linkage and retention of key populations in clinical care services.
- Reduced incidence of HIV and STIs within targeted groups.
- Strengthened community-led responses and improved health equity.
Conclusion
Neftaly’s commitment to improving prevention access and clinical service linkages is central to reducing HIV and STI transmission among key populations. Through integrated, community-centered approaches, we strive to empower vulnerable groups to protect their health and uphold their rights, contributing to a sustainable and inclusive HIV response.