A study on Kenya’s healthcare services for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) reveals severe gaps in resources and clinical support for managing HPV-related anal diseases. Jeffrey*, a young Kenyan man, endured months of pain from anal warts and herpes simplex virus before finding proper care at Hoymas clinic, which specializes in anal health for GBMSM. His experience, shared with permission, underscores the scarcity of trained providers, standard operating procedures, and stigma-aware healthcare in Kenya.
Health advocates urge improved clinical guidelines, enhanced resources, and education on partner engagement within Kenya’s GBMSM community to ensure timely, compassionate care.
