With reduced donor support, countries in ICAP’s Coverage, Quality, and Impact Network (CQUIN) have experienced significant disruptions in key population services, which threaten broader HIV epidemic control.
During this webinar, Dr. Cassia Wells, CQUIN Deputy Director (Technical), framed the challenges facing countries across the network. Clarice Pinto of the World Health Organization discussed how countries can sustain key population-sensitive services as health systems and financing change, while Gerald Pande of Uganda’s Ministry of Health shared Uganda’s experience adapting services within public health facilities and using CQUIN’s KP-Friendly Service Quality Assessment to identify and address quality gaps.
A panel discussion featuring Dr. Magreth Kagashe of TACAIDS, Tanzania; Jay Mulucha of Fem Alliance Uganda; and Zephanie Nzeyimana of the Rwanda Biomedical Centre explored additional approaches, including social contracting, community engagement, and digital approaches to monitoring and evaluation. The session was moderated by Dr. Barbara Mambo of NASCOP, Kenya, and Humphrey Ndondo of the Inclusive Men’s Advocacy and Rights Alliance in Africa.
Across the discussion, speakers emphasized the need to protect confidentiality, safety, stigma-free care, community leadership, and continuity of essential services as service delivery models evolve.