2002
Milestone 01
NRHS is established
Born during the UNIM trial of male circumcision for HIV prevention, NRHS begins its work as a Kenyan non-profit research organisation.
Our journey
Rooted in Kisumu. Shaping health since 2002.
What began as a landmark HIV-prevention study has grown into more than two decades of research, service and policy impact.
24+years of impact
Established in 2002
Research was the beginning. Impact became the story.
The Nyanza Reproductive Health Society was established as a Kenyan non-profit during the UNIM trial on male circumcision for HIV prevention.
Since then, NRHS has helped translate sexual and reproductive health evidence into national policy and programmes, including technical support for VMMC alongside Kenya’s Ministry of Health, NASCOP and international partners.
Milestones
More than two decades of evidence in action.
2006
Milestone 02
Anza Mapema begins
A focused study is launched to strengthen HIV prevention and health services with key populations.
Nov 2008
Milestone 03
VMMC programme launches
NRHS helps move voluntary medical male circumcision from evidence into a national HIV-prevention programme.
2011
Milestone 04
A home for research and training
The UNIM Research and Training Centre opens in Kisumu, creating dedicated space for studies, learning and collaboration.
2024
Milestone 05
Inclusive SRHR expands
Nationwide work deepens around the sexual and reproductive health needs of transgender and intersex communities.
Today
Milestone 06
Partnerships that shape practice
NRHS continues working with communities, ministries, universities and global partners to turn evidence into better health.
Where we are going
The next chapter is still being written.
NRHS continues to strengthen inclusive research, community-centred care and the partnerships that turn knowledge into better health across Kenya.
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