IMPACT POPULATION AT HIGH RISK Project
Comprehensive HIV prevention services for key populations in Malawi
Name: Enoch Maulana -
Role: Overseeing implementation of the IMPACT PHR Project in Mzimba South
Expertise: HIV prevention services for key populations, community-based testing, PrEP implementation
Project Goal & Objectives
Project Goal:
To implement comprehensive and person-centered HIV prevention services for Key and Priority populations and strengthen monitoring and reporting systems on HIV testing services and other health related services.
Project Objectives:
- Provide comprehensive HIV prevention services to key and priority populations
- Strengthen monitoring and reporting systems for HIV testing services
- Increase access to community-based HIV testing and treatment
- Implement peer education and risk reduction strategies
Scope of Work
The project provides comprehensive package of care to clients which includes:
- Peer education and risk assessment
- HIV testing and promotion of partner testing through safe and ethical index testing
- Condom and lubricant distribution and promotion of use
- Screening of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Tuberculosis, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Cervical cancer with referral for further management
The project through Peer Educators Microplanning Strategy tracks clients along the HIV cascade. Project staff implements HIV testing mixed modalities including:
- Social Network Strategy
- Active Index Testing
- Hotspot HIV testing
Recent Achievements (October 2024 - March 2025)
High Risk Clients Identified
3,532
Clients Tested for HIV
1,808
New HIV-Positive Cases
82
Clients Initiated on PrEP
311
Project information
- Name: IMPACT PHR (Population at High Risk)
- Full Name: Intensifying Malawi's Priority and Key Populations' Access to Community-based HIV Testing Services and Treatment
- Donor: CDC
- Project Duration: April 2023 - September 2027
- Geographic Coverage: Mzimba South
Project Description
The IMPACT Population at High Risk project focuses on providing comprehensive HIV prevention services to key and priority populations in Mzimba South. The project uses innovative approaches including peer education and various testing modalities to reach populations at high risk of HIV infection.
MACRO implements this project with a focus on person-centered care, ensuring that services meet the specific needs of key populations while strengthening monitoring and reporting systems.
Key Services Provided
- Comprehensive HIV testing services
- Peer education and risk reduction planning
- Condom and lubricant distribution
- STI, TB, IPV, and cervical cancer screening
- PrEP initiation and follow-up
- Linkage to treatment for positive cases