Learn how Y+ Kenya’s partnership with KEPhSA trains future service providers to tackle HIV stigma. Discover the Hi-Five project’s approach to empathy-led healthcare.
Future healthcare providers play a crucial role in changing perceptions of HIV. The Hi-Five project by KEPhSA which Y+ is playing the role of a technical partner, prepares pharmacy students to become advocates against HIV stigma and discrimination, blending empathy with education.
- The Need for HIV Awareness Among Future Providers
Pharmacy students will encounter individuals with HIV, making awareness essential to eliminate stigma from the healthcare system. - How the Hi-Five Project Empowers Pharmacy Students
Hi-Five equips students with both medical knowledge and the cultural sensitivity needed to foster trust with patients. - Key Takeaways from Hi-Five Training
- Stigma awareness and reduction.
- Building empathy as a core skill.
- Engaging pharmacy students as community advocates.
By training the next generation, this partnership is building a stigma-free healthcare environment. Follow us to find out more or Contact us to collaborate on similar initiatives.
