This project aimed to accelerate identification, linkage, and retention of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in care through community-based support services. The initiative focused on tracing lost HIV patients, encouraging HIV testing among partners and children of index clients, and strengthening adherence to HIV treatment and clinic schedules. Additionally, it provided psychosocial support and referrals to other healthcare services for vulnerable children and adolescents
HIV/AIDS Care for Children and Adolescents in Kampala (October 2017 – 2020)
Project Start Date:
2017
Project End Date:
2020
Geographic Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Project Beneficiaries:
- Orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Adolescents and youth living with HIV.
- Families of PLHIV.
Funding Source(s):
Project Objectives / Goals:
- Identify and link PLHIV to healthcare services.
- Conduct home visits to trace and support lost-to-follow-up HIV patients.
- Encourage HIV testing among at-risk youth and families of PLHIV.
- Strengthen adherence to HIV treatment and clinic follow-ups.
- Provide holistic community-based HIV care and psychosocial support.
Project Outcomes / Impact:
- Successful reintegration of lost HIV patients into care.
- Increased uptake of HIV testing and counseling among OVCs and youth.
- Strengthened adherence support mechanisms for young PLHIV.
- Established linkages with partner organizations to provide long-term support.
This initiative contributed significantly to reducing HIV-related vulnerabilities among children and adolescents in Kampala.