Deaf Association implements Vulnerable Population Initiative

The project is scheduled for a 10-month implementation period, with BoAD serving the Persons with Disabilities cohort. Speaking to The Monitor, BoAD executive director, Shirley Keoagile, said the objectives of the project are to increase access to and uptake of HIV, Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Non-Communicable Diseases prevention, testing, and treatment services amongst key and vulnerable populations.

"The aim of the project is to reduce stigma, discrimination, and gender-related barriers that limit access to health services for Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVP) by implementing community-led advocacy, legal literacy, and accountability mechanisms across all implementation sites. We also want to strengthen the capacity of community-based organisations and peer-led, rights-based HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights services tailored to the needs of KVPs,” she said.