Tackling HIV and AIDS in Goma and Kirisimbi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Doctors of the World are 1 of 15 organisations in the area and have helped 5000 people survive HIV/AIDS through screenings, educational workshops and counselling services. These include: six pilot STI services integrated within health centres; two testing services integrated into health centres; two HIV services within Goma general hospital and Virunga hospital (care and ARV treatment); one adolescent health service covering STIs, HIV/AIDS and reproductive health; two prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services; blood transfusion safety in Goma hospital services; psychological and social support for people living with HIV, and awareness-raising and social mobilisation among the general public in Goma and Karisimbi.See more info about the work we do, http://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/projectsoverseas/northkivuprovince2.asp

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Goma
• Africa
• DRC
• HIV
• Aids
• humanitarian
• Medecins du Monde health