
Development of Zambia Differentiated Service Delivery Initiative for Men Toolkit
The Development of Zambia Differentiated Service Delivery Initiative for Men Toolkit led by Dr. Natalie Vlahakis aims to improve HIV service delivery among men aged 15-44. The toolkit includes strategies, SOPs for clinics, training packages, and coordination guidelines. Learn about the process, contents, and the importance of male-friendly services in the conclusion.
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www.cquin.icap.columbia.edu Development of the Zambia Differentiated Service Delivery Initiative for Men Toolkit Dr Natalie Vlahakis - DSD SI lead Mubiana Muhau - DSD Technical Advisor CQUIN 7thAnnual Meeting November 13 17, 2023 | Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction Gaps DSD SI Strategies Developed Policies and strategies to reach men 15- 44yrs with HIV services Deveplment of Toolkits to support implementation National scale-up of DSD models targeting men to improve delivery of the HIV services across the cascade. Country achievements towards 95-95-95 UNAIDS target are 88.7%: 98%:96.3% (ZAMPHIA 2021) 88.7% adults living with HIV know their status (only 86.6% of men) VL suppression for men aged 15- 34 years is 70.1% (ZAMPHIA 2021).
Development Process of the Toolkit Sites visits to learn more and collection of supporting materials IP Mapping: to identify models Review of Materials and SOPs Presented during the Monthly DSD taskforce Meeting Adaptation and adoption of identified model Toolkit development Submitted to WHO for Input Signing by MOH Dissemination
Contents of the toolkit SOPs for CPs and Men's Clinics models Cost of set up (CPs and Men's Clinic) Men s Clinic Community Post 3 months, 6months and as required 3 months, 6months and as required WHEN Strategies for finding men Training package Markets, Bus Stations, Taxi ranks, Church grounds, fishing camps Dedicated area within facility or community WHERE TORs of key players M&E Framework Trusted local HCWs trained in customer care and in the core values of the model Preferably operated by a trained male HCW WHO Coordination of IPs, CSOs and MOH Digital platform guide Male Sexual Reproductive Health, NCDs, STI, HTS, HIV prevention, ART HTS, Linkage to treatment, Prevention service, referal to parent site WHAT IECs Materials CQUIN 7th Annual Meeting | November 13-17, 2023
Conclusion The DSD Initiative for Men Toolkit serves to standardize implementation of male friendly services Helps demand creation for male specific services Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement including male involvement is essential in the development process CQUIN 7th Annual Meeting | November 13-17, 2023
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