Hyderabad
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Child Nutrition & Health Care

TittleDescription
Target AreaMedak District , Andhra Pradesh
Target GroupChildren Living with HIV/AIDS
Aims & ObjectivesAim of this project is to increase the immunity levels of the children by offering them proper nutrition and health monitoring.
Goal of the ProjectTo expand the life expectancy
Supporting AgencyIndividual donors and few business associates
ActivitiesSince pediatric formulations were not available, majority of the children living with HIV/AIDS were not able to get proper nutrition and treatment. Another big concern for those working in the field of HIV/AIDS is to reach out to the large number of children who have not been tested and who could be potential carriers of the virus. Identifying children who are vulnerable to HIV infection and verifying their Status would therefore be a priority. Currently this project is able to support up to 300 children
Core activities of the project:
Nutritional Support
Diagnosis of HIV infection in infants and children
Enumeration of CD4 Cells in children found to be HIV Positive
ART initiation for children needed treatment
Diagnosis and management of Opportunistic Infections
Psycho-social Support
Travel and logistical Support
BeneficiariesChildren living with HIV/AIDS and having parents or guardians
OutcomeBy offering these services will enable the stigma free environment among the children suffering with HIV/AIDS. Therefore, this will reduce the stigma associated with the HIV disease in our society. While treating their opportunistic infections and offering them proper nutrition will also enable them to attend the school regularly and psycho-support (counseling) can impact on children to adopt good behaviour. In addition this support will strengthen the positive thinking to lead happy life among CLHAs