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The Story of Anza Mapema: A Journey of Empowerment and Innovation in HIV Prevention

Anza Mapema stands as a testament to the power of community-driven change in the fight against HIV among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), as well as transgender women in Kisumu, Western Kenya. What began as a modest research initiative has blossomed into a comprehensive program reshaping HIV prevention, care, and treatment in the region. Here's how it all unfolded: The Early Days: Discovering a Hidden Community (2007-2010) The story of Anza Mapema traces its origins

3 June 2025By Lourdes Mboya

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The AMKAJ 2 Study: Microbiome and Mucosal Immunology Among MSM Couples in Kenya

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The AMKAJ Study 1: Microbiome and Mucosal Immunity Research Among MSM in Kenya

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Shauriana Randomised Controlled Trial

Oral HPV Study

This study is conducted by KEMRI Kar-Geno in collaboration with the NRHS at the Anza Mapema Centre of Excellence in Kisumu, Kenya. Long Title of the Study: Prevalence, Persistence, and Risk Factors of Oral Human Papillomavirus in HIV-Positive and At-Risk HIV-Negative Men in Southwestern Kenya Background: Oral Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, especially persistent oncogenic strains, is recognized as a significant risk factor for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Although these cancers