Stigmatised people like sex workers often find it hard to access medical care, which can have serious consequences. That's where peer educators come in. As community members they build trust and offer support, empowering people to take control of their health. Peer educator Domingas shares her story...
In Kimbi, DRC, sex workers are keen to protect themselves from HIV. But having enough condoms, and persuading every client to wear one, can be a challenge. Dr Charles Ssonko describes an innovative project aiming to make a difference...
"Tonight I handed out condoms to commercial sex workers outside a strip club connected to a ‘hotel’ and spent the evening strolling through crowded market stalls with a small team of doctors, nurses and psychologists."
