Training healthcare professionals to improve HIV prevention and treatment for children and adolescents
Official title: Research Training on HIV Prevention and Treatment in Children and Adolescents (UO
Funded at University of Nairobi · NIH-11054618 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping healthcare workers in Kenya learn new skills to better support children and teens, especially young girls and women, who are living with HIV, so they can prevent new infections and improve health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nairobi NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nairobi, Kenya) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $282,407 |
| NIH project number | 5D43TW012751-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054618 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include children and adolescents living with HIV, particularly those in Kenya.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or are outside the age range of 0-21 years may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the skills of healthcare professionals in Kenya to better prevent and treat HIV in children and adolescents, particularly targeting the growing population of adolescent girls and young women living with HIV. The program aims to provide research training opportunities for clinicians, enabling them to develop independent research careers while continuing their clinical practice. By addressing the high rates of new HIV infections in this demographic, the initiative seeks to improve health outcomes and reduce vertical transmission rates. The training will be conducted through a collaborative effort involving multiple universities and experienced researchers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved HIV prevention and treatment strategies for children and adolescents, ultimately reducing new infections and enhancing the quality of care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in training healthcare professionals to improve HIV outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wamalwa, Dalton Chekoko — University of Nairobi
- Study coordinator: Wamalwa, Dalton Chekoko
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.