Join WHO webinar on how existing evidence and WHO guidance can be used to inform practice, supporting countries in planning, prioritizing and implementing integrated, key population-sensitive services within primary health care (PHC) systems.
Date and time
7 July 2026 | 13:00-15:00 CEST
This webinar will be conducted in English with interpretation into French and Portuguese.
Why this topic matters
Countries are at a critical transition point in the delivery of services for people from key populations, such as men who have sex with men, people who use drugs, trans and gender diverse people, sex workers and people in prison - driven by declining funding and a rapid shift towards integration into primary health care (PHC). While there is a growing body of evidence on effective approaches to reach and support key populations, this evidence is not yet consistently used to guide planning and implementation.
World Health Organization (WHO) guidance highlights the need for comprehensive, people-centred and integrated services across HIV, tuberculosis (TB), viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with strong emphasis on community-led and peer-driven approaches. Evidence shows that these models are essential to ensure access, build trust and sustain engagement in care. However, financing transitions are placing increasing pressure on community-based and differentiated service delivery models, which remain at risk of being reduced or deprioritized.
At the same time, PHC integration offers an important opportunity to improve access and sustainability.
What this webinar will cover
This ECHO webinar will bring together country, community and partner perspectives to:
- provide a snapshot of WHO guidance on comprehensive services across HIV, TB, hepatitis and STIs, as well as global, regional and country evidence on key population-sensitive services and integration within PHC;
- explore how evidence is being used for decision-making, including planning, prioritization and service delivery choices; and
- discuss lessons learned and practical considerations for the future, including how evidence can support the protection and sustainability of key population-sensitive services.
Speakers include
Experts and representatives from WHO, ministries of health, community networks and global partners, including:
- Wole Ameyan, Team Lead, Key and Vulnerable Populations Department for HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections, WHO
- Soloh Wuamba, Chairperson at Key Populations Trans-National Collaboration (KP TNC) and Coordinator, Kenya KP Consortium
- Cedric Nininahazwe, Director for Global Advocacy, Positioning and Partnerships, Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+)
- Erick Mlanga, Senior Advisor for Combination Prevention, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
- Parinita Bhattacharjee, Lead Technical Advisor / Key Populations Technical Lead, South-to-South Learning Network (SSLN)
- Dr Ngauv Bora, Deputy Director of the Cambodia National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STD (NCHADS)
Moderators:
- Clarice Pinto, Key Populations Technical Officer, Department for HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections, WHO