PROMOTING ACCESS AND UPTAKE OF PMTCT & ART among Young Couples in Kabangwe

With support from the ViiV Healthcare Positive Action for Children Fund UK, KCIA has managed to reach out to over 1,800 young couples since August 2011 with sexual reproductive health information aimed at creating demand for PMTCT services. This project is promoting male involvement in P.M.T.CT, V.C.T through information sessions and referrals to Chazanga Health center. On the other hand, the project is using follow-ups to prevent loss to follow-ups to mother and infant pair who are in ART.
Access and uptake of PMTCT and ART services among the reproductive age group still remains a challenge but with concerted effort, results will be achieved as we count down to the elimination of mother to child transmission and keeping their mothers alive.
The project is working closely with traditional leaders who are promoting male involvement by encouraging males to accompany their wives to access the services. The project is currently working with 2 Headmen and 1 Headman within Kabangwe area. For more photos and photos visit this link
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