Kabangwe Creative Initiative Association: PATA 2020 SATELITE SPOKE-SUMMIT

Kabangwe Creative Initiative Association: PATA 2020 SATELITE SPOKE-SUMMIT:  The PATA 2020 summit was both physical and virtual. With support from Paediatric Adolescent Treatment Africa, Kabangwe Creative Initiative ...

PATA 2020 SATELITE SPOKE-SUMMIT

 The PATA 2020 summit was both physical and virtual. With support from Paediatric Adolescent Treatment Africa, Kabangwe Creative Initiative Association hosted a Satellite Spoke in Lusaka, Zambia under the theme "Breakthrough and Build Back together". In attendance were delegates from various Health Centers and Institutions as follows:  

• Chipata 1st Level Hospital 
• Zambia National Service Chamba Valley Clinic
• Shifwankula Health Post 
• Zambia Network of Young people living with HIV 
• Kabangwe Creative Initiative Association 

A total of 26 delegates were in attendance which took place from 11th -13th November, 2020 and was held at Lunga Rest Lodge. The 26 delegates comprised Clinicians, Nurses, Psycho social counsellors, Peer Supporters and Treatment supporters. 

Various Global, Regional and National experts made presentations which provoked thoughts among many delegates.  

   

COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING -SHIFWANKULA HEALTH POST & KCIA

 Stakeholders from the Church, Schools and village representatives pledged to mobilise young people to facilitate for SRH and HIV information dissemination and service provision.

Parents have further pledged to engage in dialogue with their children on SRH& HIV. This was agreed during a stakeholder meeting organised by Shifwankula and KCIA. This #Clinic-Community-Collaboration approach is aimed at contributing to a reduction in the number of unplanned pregnancies, STI’s and HIV transmission among adolescents and young people.

Shifwankula Health Post being a government Health service provider has partnered with Kabangwe Creative Initiative Association to promote access and utilization of SRH and HIV services among adolescents and young people aged 15-24 in Kabangwe and Chazanga Community.

COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING-KCIA & CHAZANGA HEALTH CENTRE

To ensure effective delivery of AYFHS, Chazanga Health Centre in collaboration with Kabangwe Creative Initiative Association with support from Positive Action held a stake-holders meeting to consult and find better strategies. Stakeholders included school Head Teachers, Market committee, Church and other leaders. Health facility In-charge, Adolescent focal point persons, other departmental heads and the Neighbor-hood Health Committee were equally in attendance.

On the other hand, Health worker engagements have taken place with both Chazanga Health Centre and Shifwankula Health post to better understand institutional barriers limiting access and uptake of adolescent Health services at the two facilities. 

Kabangwe Creative Initiative Association: COVID-19 RESPONSE TO SHIFWANKULA HEALTH POST

Kabangwe Creative Initiative Association: COVID-19 RESPONSE TO SHIFWANKULA HEALTH POST:  The recent analysis of the COVID-19 Data shows an increase in the number of community infections. On the other hand, the number COVID-19 re...

COVID-19 RESPONSE TO SHIFWANKULA HEALTH POST

 The recent analysis of the COVID-19 Data shows an increase in the number of community infections. On the other hand, the number COVID-19 related deaths has increased and data showed that there is a high concentration of BIDs in the high density areas of Lusaka. "The community deaths are of great concern. These are individuals that have tested positive regardless of the immediate cause of death. Therefore, these deaths reflect not only the significant community transmission that we now have, but also poor and delayed access to our health facilities. See more details https://www.facebook.com/mohzambia/posts/1679239725584011  

This is the reason KCIA with support from Paediatric-Adolescent Treatment Africa and in partnership with Shifwankula Health procured Supplies and basic protective Equipment for Health workers at Shifwankula Health post. This is in line with the basic principles of the Clinic Community Collaboration approach which at the center of our partnership. 

KCIA-COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Zambia has seen a steady increase in the number positive COVID-19 cases. KCIA in partnership with Paediatric Adolescent Treatment Africa (PATA) using the Clinic-Community Collaboration approach donated Face masks, Aprons, Hand sanitizers and Hand washing buckets to the Front-line Health care workers at Chazanga Health Centre. This was aimed at minimizing the risk of exposure to COVID-19. 
On the other hand, provision of remote psycho-social services to HIV+ adolescents and young people has been embarked on. This is in order to ensure continuous mental health support which is not being provided on a face to face basis because of the long term supply of ARVs to stable clients.
Further, KCIA is also participating in creating community awareness
See more details here

Front-line Health Workers pose for a photo after receiving protective materials 

Vote of thanks by clinic representative

Distribution in progress

Health workers expressing Joy

speech by KCIA representative

Posing for a photo

2019 WORLD AIDS DAY COMMEMORATION

Ministry of Health permanent secretary Dr Kennedy Malama and PEPFAR acting country coordinator Daphyne Williams at the KCIA stand during World AIDS Day commemoration in Lusaka.

As a member of the Lusaka District HIV-AIDS Committee, KCIA showcased its various approaches and activities in its quest to contribute to HIV epidemic control. 
Many thanks to all partners who have supported us all the way and they included: Positive Action Paediatric - Adolescent Treatment Africa Lusaka District AIDS Task Force Restless Development Zambia #PEPFAR Zambia etc.