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
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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. 

CREATING DEMAND FOR AYFHS

Demand creation for #AYFHS through community mobilization. Our #PEPFAR supported project facilitates community-based engagements by young people aimed at promoting access and uptake of SHRH & HIV services at health facilities. 
The trained peer educator facilitate these discussions with their peers in the community. These discussions are guided by data collected from the health center on various SRH & HIV related issues and forms the basis for such discussions. 
On the other hand, meetings are held with community leaders and parents to ensure they play their role effectively and ensure that young people are supported to access services from the facility. It is envisaged  that there will be a reduction in the spread of new HIV infections, Unplanned pregnancies, STI's etc.   

Adolescents & young people attending a SRHR session 

Discussion on barriers affecting access and uptake of AYFHS 

A young person with an advocacy message 

A session on correct & consistent use of condoms 

Discussing parents role in supporting AYFHS

Discussing the role of community leaders

Mapping out strategies

Clinic Community Collaboration- C3 Adolescent Pilot 2018- 2019

After having implemented the Clinic CBO Collaboration successfully, KCIA and its two partners Health enters were once again invited by Paediatric Adolescent Treatment Africa (PATA) and the Positive Action for Children Fund to participate in a pilot this time around focusing on adolescents.
Its been one year since  a team comprising Health workers and volunteers from Shifwankula Health Post under Chibombo District Health Post and Chazanga Health center under Lusaka District Health Office worked together.
The objective of the project was "To improve access to and uptake of SRH and HIV services among 120 pregnant adolescents at Chazanga and Shifwankula clinic aged 15-20 by the October 2019"

The team implemented various activities as planned in the quality improvement plan. Some of the key highlights include:
PROJECT LEVEL
a) Undertaking SRH-HIV sessions with pregnant HIV positive & negative adolescents
b) Fast tracking them during antenatal visits at the facility
c) Ensuring referrals for intensive counselling for those with high viral loads
d) Enrollment in the support group for the HIV positive pregnant adolescents

RELATIONSHIP LEVEL 
a) Engagement meetings with district focal point persons from both Chibombo and Lusaka DHO
b) Monthly data review meetings which were hosted by all team members on a rotation basis
c) Development and operationalisation of the communication strategy
d) Exchange visits for team members

All activities have been implemented successfully

Engagement meeting with the acting Adolescent focal point person for Lusaka District 

Exchange visit by KCIA, Chazanga clinic to Shifwankula Health post in Chibombo district 

KCIA Sharing the C3 model with stakeholders during at a sub district stakeholders meeting 

Exchange visit to Chazanga Health center by Shifwankula Health Post & KCIA

Project team monthly review & planning meeting at KCIA 

Project team Monthly review meeting at Shifwankula health post 

A pose with some of the breast feeding young moms who delivered after going through sessions 

KCIA-CHAZANG-SHIFWANKULA team presentation during the midterm review meeting in Lusaka

2nd presentation during the mid term review meeting in Lusaka