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PRODE HEALTH NETWORK (PHN)
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profile · synthesized from sources

Partners for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA) is a Kenyan organization affiliated with the University of Manitoba, focusing on public health research, program development, and system strengthening in Africa. They specialize in HIV and STI research, particularly among key populations, and work to translate evidence into effective programs and policies. PHDA collaborates with governments, community organizations, and other civil society groups to improve health outcomes.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

CPHDP-Community Positive Health and Dignity Prevention Champion
Supports HIV-positive sex workers with disclosure procedures, ART adherence, and facilitates support groups to improve the HIV treatment cascade.
Partnerships and Collaboration
Collaborates with community-led organizations, civil society organizations, and other partners to enhance research quality, improve program delivery, and influence health policy.
Programme Development & Delivery
Designs and implements impactful programs across Kenya and other African countries, including HIV prevention and treatment for key populations, and shaping health policies.
Research
Designs and conducts health research, particularly in HIV and STI, to generate evidence for effective programs and policies in the African region.
System Strengthening
Focuses on strengthening health systems, particularly within government, to sustain progress in the HIV response through technical support, policy guidance, and capacity-building.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Health Research & Policy Evidence Generation 2 activities
    • Advocating for Health Policy Changes
      Produces policy briefs that translate research findings into actionable policy recommendations for government stakeholders and has shaped health policies and program design at national and county levels in Kenya and other African countries.
    • Conducting Health Research in Africa
      Designs and conducts health research in the Africa region, pioneering research in HIV and STIs, and publishing findings in various formats including comprehensive reports, abstracts, case studies, and books.
  • HIV/TB Prevention and Care Services 2 activities
    • Implementing HIV Prevention and Treatment Programs
      Designs and implements impactful programs across Kenya and other African countries, including initiating HIV prevention and treatment programs for sex workers in Kenya, providing ART adherence support, and guiding HIV disclosure procedures.
    • Strengthening Government Health Systems
      Strengthens health systems within government to sustain progress in the HIV response by providing technical support, policy guidance, and capacity-building, impacting programs and policy in Kenya and other countries.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Producing Educational Films
      Produces documentary-style and educational films to highlight organizational work and raise public health awareness.
relationships · 25

who they work with

  • BHESP Partner — Partnered in the design and implementation of research and programmes.
  • FHI 360 Partner — Partnered in research and programme delivery.
  • Genesis Analytics Partner — Partnered in research and programme delivery.
  • Government of Kenya Partner — Works with the government to strengthen systems for HIV response.
  • HAPA Kenya Partner — Partnered in the design and implementation of research and programmes.
  • HOYMAS Partner — Partnered in the design and implementation of research and programmes.
  • ICRH Partner — Partnered in research and programme delivery.
  • ISHTAR Partner — Partnered in the design and implementation of research and programmes.
  • Jhpiego Partner — Partnered in research and programme delivery.
  • Link to Smile Partner — Partnered in the design and implementation of research and programmes.
  • MAAYGO Partner — Partnered in the design and implementation of research and programmes.
  • MPEG Partner — Partnered in the design and implementation of research and programmes.
  • MRC Funder — Funded the film "Be your sister's keeper" for the 2019 Festival of Science.
  • Ministry of Health Government — Partner in strengthening health systems, providing technical support, policy guidance, and capacity-building.
  • NASCOP Government — Partner in strengthening health systems, providing technical support, policy guidance, and capacity-building.
  • NSDCC Government — Partner in strengthening health systems, providing technical support, policy guidance, and capacity-building.
  • SWOP Ambassadors Partner — Partnered in the design and implementation of research and programmes.
  • SWOP Kenya Partner — Partnered in research and programme delivery.
  • University of Manitoba Partner — Collaborated on work that impacted HIV programs and policy in Kenya.
  • University of Manitoba Partner — Manages the Sex Workers Outreach Program (SWOP) in Nairobi, Kenya, where PHN's CPHDP team operates.
  • University of Manitoba Partner — PHDA was registered by the University of Manitoba in 2012 and formally took over its research and programs in 2014, continuing its affiliation.
  • University of Manitoba Partner — Partner in designing and implementing programs and conducting research.
  • civil society organizations Partner — Partners with to advocate for policies that promote well-being.
  • donors Partner — Works with to foster inclusive growth and improved health systems.
  • governments Partner — Collaborates to enhance healthcare access and promote well-being.