Kampala Key, Vulnerable and Priority Populations (KVP) News

   On Global TB in the PBR for FY24 – The Global Fund is fully funded at $2 billion.   USAID Tuberculosis ($358.5 million):  With FY 2024 requested resources, USAID will continue to lead the U.S. government’s efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) globally, and programs will directly support implementation of the USAID TB Strategy 2023-2030 and the new UN General Assembly (UNGA) High Level Meeting (HLM) on TB targets. Tuberculosis is one of the leading infectious disease killers worldwide, infecting 10.6 million people and claiming the lives of almost two million each year; it is also one of the top ten killers of people globally from all causes. In partnership with private and public donors, including significant contributions from and collaborations with recipient countries, USAID will support interventions that reach, cure, and prevent TB and multidrug resistant TB (MDR-TB). U.S. assistance will strengthen the commitment and capacity of countries to support access to...

A Check out  USAID Global Health for health info. This article is picked up from their website " A  mosquito bite is annoying for everyone. But for millions of people around the world it can also transmit deadly and debilitating illnesses such as malaria, Zika, lymphatic filariasis, West Nile virus, chikungunya, yellow fever, and dengue.  The mosquito’s ability to rapidly spread disease makes it one of the world’s most deadly creatures ㅡ and a top priority for the U.S. Government. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the  U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative  (PMI) provide critical funding for programs that fight mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. Over the years, preventive tools such as  insecticide-treated bed nets  have been highly effective at protecting millions of lives. But mosquitoes are constantly evolving, so USAID is  finding new and innovative solutions   to fight mosquitoes and...

Key Populations can now lead activities formulating appropriate HIV Prevention interventions in Uganda.  But, what exactly are these interventions? Presently, there are over 107 KP organizations scattered in all over Uganda. 44 of these are registered with the Uganda KP Consortium. A rapid appraisal of HIV Prevention Strategies of 7 of these between 2018-2020 shows the following: HIV Prevention is about Condom and Lubricant sourcing and distribution Five (5) out seven (7) had conducted internal 3-5 internal meetings or short trainings for staff and during the events tasked the staff to give out Condoms and Lubricant consumables.   Four (4) out of the seven (7) are Kampala-based KP Led organizations, which means they are overlapping in the catchment zone. Two (2) were Kampala-based but had outreach stations 100 miles out of Kampala City PEPFAR And Global Fund, A History: The U.S. is the single largest donor to the Global Fund. Congr...