Peer delivered HIV/syphilis self-testing with assisted partner notification services for men who have sex with men (MSM) in Uganda
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Funding Fogarty Program
Emerging Global Leader
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Peer delivered HIV/syphilis self-testing with assisted partner notification services for men who have sex with men (MSM) in Uganda
Principal Institution
Infectious Diseases Institute
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Okoboi, Stephen
Project Contact Information
Email:
sokoboi@idi.co.ug
Year(s) Awarded
2023-2028
Country
Uganda
Project Description
Men who engage in sexual relations with other men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV and syphilis. The World Health Organization recommends dual HIV/syphilis rapid testing to reduce undiagnosed and untreated infections among MSM, but stigma and discrimination hinder uptake of facility-based testing. Peer-delivered HIV and syphilis self-tests, coupled with partner services, is an empowering, innovative approach that could circumvent healthcare stigma, substantially increase testing uptake and prevention coverage among MSM in Uganda, and help achieve national and global HIV 95:95:95 targets.
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