Sharon Wanjiru Makanga

CHAP UZIMA/STA WISHA Project

01.2019 - Current

Leads the program in PrEP implementation initiating over 10,000 clients over the last 5 years and maintaining an average PrEP retention rate of 70% at month 1.
Advocated for and institutionalize the role of PrEP Champions, a key driver of improved uptake and retention.
Implement CQI interventions to address gaps in PrEP programming; in 2022 improve uptake threefold in 3 months, and in 2023 improve retention by 15% in 3 months.
Designed and implemented sPPParkle, adapted from South Africa’s V Campaign, achieving a 40% increase in AGYW uptake in FY24 and contributing to 50% of AGYW initiations in pilot sites within 2 months.
Actively contributes to the national PrEP TWG (since early 2024) to shape service delivery guidelines. Currently working on the PrEP Manual that’s inclusive of LEN guidelines, to be launched in September, 2025.
Provide targeted Technical Assistance to facility management teams on integration and sustainability strategies, especially critical in the context of reduced donor funding.
Led supported faith-based facilities to integrate PrEP into existing service delivery points, creating one-stop service models in MNCH and OPD.
Build capacity of staff and Strategically lobby facility leadership to achieve over 80% integration of PrEP services into MNCH and OPD departments across all Stawisha-supported sites over the last two years.
Have guided facility teams to develop and present abstracts for local and international forums, including IAS 2025.

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