F.A.I.T.H Project’s Innovative Mother Love Party by Caritas Nigeria Boosts Pediatric HIV Testing and Treatment Uptake
The F.A.I.T.H Project Peer Review/field activity between Caritas Nigeria and Caritas Congo Asbl funded by The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), UNAIDS and Caritas ended on 24 August 2023, with the representative of Caritas Congo Asbl, Dr. Roolphe Olako, experiencing our innovative Mother Love Party at the Holy Cross Parish, Iji-Nike, Enugu.
PEPFAR-funded ACCESS Project trains SIAs on Advanced HIV Disease management
On Wednesday, 23rd August 2023 the Caritas Nigeria team in Enugu state implemented the Accelerated Control of HIV Epidemic and Sustainability Solutions (ACCESS) Project, funded by The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through CDC held a one-day intensive training for 24 Strategic Information Assistants (SIAs) on Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) on the algorithm for CD4 testing and how to manage clients with meningitis.
Strengthening Partnerships for Enhanced Pediatric HIV Care
In Africa, The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), UNAIDS and Caritas are funding Caritas Nigeria, Caritas Congo Asbl, and Caritas Côte d’Ivoire to increase the demand for pediatric HIV services in Nigeria.
Regional Planning and Peer Review Session: Strengthening Faith-based Approach to HIV+ Children Treatment
Caritas Nigeria hosted a Regional Planning and Peer Review Session with Caritas Congo Asbl, where we shared lessons and insights about the Faith-based Approach to Increase Identification and Treatment of HIV+ Children (FAITH) project, funded by The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), UNAIDS, and Caritas.