Partnered with the Ministry of Health to shape national HIV/TB strategies and ensure alignment with Zambia’s priorities.
Supported provincial and district health leadership to improve program oversight and coordination across 25 districts in four provinces.
Advanced adolescent and youth prevention policies through successful AYP programs, ensuring national adoption of innovative approaches.
Actively contributed to policy dialogue with donors, CSOs, and community partners, embedding evidence-based HIV prevention in national frameworks.
Provided technical support for national policies and guidelines in HIV prevention and treatment, including PrEP, ART, differentiated service delivery, and clinical care protocols.
Evidence-informed policy engagement: generated actionable research to guide program implementation and national health strategies.
First partner in Zambia to pilot oral PrEP at public facilities and lead the rollout of injectable PrEP for adolescents and key populations.
Strengthened adherence and persistence through differentiated service delivery and peer-led follow-ups.
Enrolled over 30,000 high-risk HIV-negative individuals on PrEP, one of the largest national coverage milestones.
Implemented peer-led and community-based service delivery models reaching key populations in legally restrictive environments.
Integrated PrEP services into family planning and community outreach clinics to improve access and continuity of protection.
Achieved national impact with over 7,000 clients initiated on PrEP at the community level in FY20.
Scaled oral PrEP to 700+ health facilities and injectable PrEP to 11 sites, initiating more than 27,000 clients.
Strengthened adherence and persistence through differentiated service delivery and peer-led follow-ups.
Implemented multiple NIH-funded studies (e.g., SCALE-UP, RISE) to generate real-world evidence on injectable PrEP uptake, digital engagement, and youth retention.
Led innovative research through IAS/Gilead partnerships on community perspectives of HIV services for key populations.
Produced actionable data to inform differentiated service delivery (DSD) models, strengthening adherence and persistence on PrEP.
Embedded health informatics and robust M&E systems to improve national data quality and inform global HIV prevention strategies.
Disseminated evidence through publications, conference presentations, and collaborations with global stakeholders, influencing HIV prevention science beyond Zambia.
Implemented the CHEC model, reaching over 1.3 million people, identifying 46,138 new HIV-positive cases (3.3% yield), with 90% linked to ART.
ZCHAD study on healthy aging and dementia, assessing prevalence and caregiver experiences among adults over 55 in Lusaka.
