Health Access, SRH Services & Drop-In Center Strengthening
Overview
The Health Access, SRH Services & Drop-In Center Strengthening program area ensures that sex workers and their children have access to comprehensive, non-discriminatory health and social services. By strengthening drop-in centers and referral systems, NIKAT promotes sexual and reproductive health (SRH), HIV prevention, and treatment adherence.
Program Area Focus
This program area emphasizes expanding access to friendly health services, providing SRH education, distributing condoms, and facilitating PrEP for HIV prevention. It strengthens referral pathways to supportive clinics, ensuring continuity of care and holistic support for sex workers.
Key Interventions
NIKAT expands and strengthens drop-in centers, providing safe spaces for health consultations, education, and peer support. Health outreach campaigns, community sensitization, and partnerships with healthcare providers improve service accessibility. The program area also monitors health outcomes to inform adaptive service delivery and advocacy.
Outcomes & Impact
Sex workers experience improved health outcomes, increased access to HIV prevention and treatment, and stronger support from healthcare systems. Drop-in centers provide safe, welcoming spaces, while SRH education empowers participants to make informed health choices, leading to healthier and more resilient communities.
