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Home Based Care
Due to the fear and stigma attached to HIV, providing and ensuring care and
support to People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) presents a big challenge.
Fear and misconceptions about HIV often deter families and communities from
providing care and support to PLWHA, consequently, the need arose to create
an enabling environment in their communities.
The Home Based Care Program, which began in 2001, was set up to address the
need for services and support to families with one or more member living
with HIV. We wanted to ensure that families and caregivers have the capacity
to respond adequately to the specific needs of the HIV infection. The
program reaches out to families with medical and nursing care, psychosocial
support, legal assistance, and capacity-building. This program also supports
clients with small loans and business opportunities to help them find steady
employment.
Under the Naz Home Based Care Program:
- Counselors clients at home to provide counseling and support
- If needed a nurse/doctor visits the home to provide medical
facilities
- A basic medical kit is provided to the family
- Nutritional supplements are given to those in need
- Skill Building Sessions are conducted to enhance the clients ability
to cope with the infection and increase their knowledge about HIV/AIDS
- We provide prompt referrals to other care providers and services,
strengthening networks for people living with HIV and their caregivers
Program Coordinator
Contact: hbc@nazindia.org
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