By Sanju Poudel | Project Leader
Thanks to your support, 27 children living with HIV/AIDS were treated at the New Life Center this past spring out of which 14 have already been discharged with improved health. The remaining children who entered the program later in the spring will continue to receive care at the center until they get better (average three months).
The children receive ATT, ARV, and prophylaxis treatment, supplemented by a doctor-prescribed diet and additional medical care as needed. At the same time, caregivers (mostly mothers) learn about appropriate nutrition, safe sex, STDs, reproductive health, hygiene, sanitation, tuberculosis, and treatment options. Both the children and mothers receive psychological counseling through NYF’s Ankur Counseling Center.
To make their stay more enjoyable, residents also participate in recreational and cultural events such as Holi (festival of colors or festival of love).
This spring, NYF also launched a new economic support program for the mothers to help them take care of their HIV-positive children and themselves. Following a three-day business development training, each mother received a stipend with a written agreement to repay 50% of the loan in a given time period.
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