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A patient arrives at the Tšepong Clinic, assisted by family.
Photo credit: Steve Simon
 

OHAfrica currently supports the Government of Lesotho in the delivery of its National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan. OHAfrica is directly involved in the development and implementation of Lesotho’s recently introduced antiretroviral (ARV) drug therapy program for people living with HIV/AIDS.


OHAfrica:

  • Provides a small team of Canadian health care professionals and HIV experts to assist in treatment delivery at the largest HIV/AIDS treatment centre in Lesotho—the Tšepong "Place of Hope" Clinic;
  • Trains and works with local nurses, health care professionals and community-based health care workers involved in HIV/AIDS-related treatment and patient care;
  • Works with the staff of community-based primary care centres to support the roll-out of HIV/AIDS testing and treatment programs to the community level and to support the integration of HIV/AIDS programs into local health care systems;
  • Collaborates with local People Living with HIV/AIDS Support Groups and other community-based organizations to encourage people to go to the Tšepong Clinic or their local primary health care centre for HIV testing, and if needed, enrolment in ARV programs;
  • Assists in the development of community programs and support groups that provide education and assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS;
  • Partners with local policy makers, government and other local and international agencies working on HIV/AIDS to develop a long-term plan for providing HIV/AIDS care in Lesotho.