Integrated HIV, GBV and SRH Services in Mulanje

About the Project

Holistic Approach to Health

Health challenges do not exist in isolation. HIV, gender-based violence, and sexual health are interconnected, especially for vulnerable women and girls. This UNAIDS-funded project took an integrated approach, addressing multiple health needs simultaneously.

Service Integration:

• HIV testing and referrals to care
• GBV screening and support services
• SRHR education and family planning
• Reaching key populations with tailored services
• Community awareness and sensitization

Geographic Coverage:

The project operated in Traditional Authorities Mabuka and Njema in Mulanje District, extending Umunthu Foundation's reach beyond Blantyre to serve rural communities with limited access to comprehensive health services.

Impact:

Hundreds of reproductive-age men and women, adolescents, and key populations received integrated services that addressed their holistic health needs, not just isolated symptoms or risks.