Frequently Asked Questions
Key populations, according the WHO, are defined groups who, due to specific higher-risk behaviors, are at increased risk of HIV, irrespective of the epidemic type or local context. They include PUIDS, MSM, FSW, transgender and people in prisons & other closed settings
The Key Populations are a disproportionate burden of HIV. The KP community can become protagonists in advancing the HIV response gains and ultimately assisting in ending the epidemic.
The KP-TNC was established to promote best practice in HIV Prevention and Treatment for KPs in the country consortia. This is promoted through the rights-based public health approach that encourages best practices in accordance with the minimum KP package as provided for by the WHO. To achieve this, the KP-TNC encourages collaboration with governments, other country’s HIV stakeholders and deep understanding of each country’s context.
KPs face a number of challenges including discrimination, blackmail and threats, GBV, and many others. Each country has a KP-Network. The KP-TNC encourages participation within the local, regional and country networks. Opportunities for interventions for these cases are always shared within these networks
Each country has a KP-Network. The KP-TNC encourages participation within the local, regional and country networks. Opportunities for involvements are always shared within these networks
The KP-TNC is focused on advancing its agenda of ensuring the well-being of Key Populations. This is done through strategic planning and responding to prevailing conditions. For any country consortia that would like to become part of the KP-TNC, kindly visit the membership page.
Some of the achievements include: strengthening of regional cohesion and solidarity among the KP consortia. This has cascaded down to bring positive outcomes in country KP organizing for advocacy to either reduce structural barriers, improve quality of services, and ensure meaningful KP involvement in policy and community spaces. Hence advancing HIV response gains within the KP community.
The current strategic plan of KP-TNC focuses mainly on advancing gains in HIV response, inclusion, reduction of structural barriers, and advancements in Human Rights for KPs in the KP-TNC focus countries. KP-TNC will always be guided by landscapes analysis at regional and country levels that will always inform it’s work plans and strategies at any point in time.
