For many years, Kishiwa Shiku, a resident of Tabora Region in Tanzania, firmly believed that male circumcision was a harmful practice that could lead to impotence and reduce a man’s sexual vitality. This belief was shaped by the traditions of his community, where circumcision was not a common practice. However, Kishiwa didn’t know that male
After five years, the Reaching Impact, Saturation, and Epidemic Control (RISE) program in Burundi has ended, leaving behind a legacy of person-centered HIV prevention, care, and treatment. Supported by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), RISE-Burundi was implemented by ICAP at Columbia University. To
Imagine a world where protecting yourself from HIV is as simple as visiting an online pharmacy or using your phone. For thousands in Kenya, an innovative ePrEP model is making this a reality, delivering stigma-free and accessible HIV prevention that meets people where they are. At its core, ePrEP is transforming HIV prevention by prioritizing
