H.I.M. Health Initiative for Men Society

HIM OFFERS TWO HEALTH CENTRES WHICH OFFER FULL STI TSTING VACCINATIONS AND MEDICAL SUPPORT ALONG WITH ACCESS TO NON-MEDICAL SERVICES INCLUDING PEER SUPPORT COUNSELLING AND SEXUAL HEALTH AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS EDUCATION. HIM PROVIDES HEALTH OUTREACH THROUGH STREET AND VENUE BASED ENGAGEMENT WITH GBT2Q GUYS MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN AND SEX WORKERS. HIM PROMOTES PUBLIC HEALTH BY DISTRIBUTING PROMOTING AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN THE USE OF SEXUAL HEALTH SUPPLIES INCLUDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF APPROXIMATELY 165 000 CONDOMS AND LUBRICANT PACKS PER YEAR ACCOMPANIED BY VOLUNTEER EDUCATIONAL CONTACT AND PRINTED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. HIM PROVIDES HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES THROUGH SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS INCLUDING PRINT AUDIO VIDEO AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA. Throughout the year we remained dedicated to addressing the Mpox outbreak providing timely care and outreach. We also expanded our take-home and self-testing initiatives offering greater access to sexual health services in response to community demand. Our Sex Worker Outreach Program evolved to prioritize the needs of indoor sex workers delivering more targeted support and resources. In addition we undertook significant improvements in clinical service quality ensuring clients receive the best possible care. This year also marked a major milestone in our clinic expansion with the addition of three new clinic rooms to accommodate growing demand and enhance our capacity to serve the community.