ANTI-RETROVIRAL
THERAPY
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The
objective of the Tapologo ART Programme is to:
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Provide
Anti-retroviral Therapy to the poorest of the poor patients living with
HIV/Aids in a resource limited setting. |
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Provide
the necessary support mechanisms to support the patients, families and
the communities in the sites allocated to participate in the programme. |
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These
support mechanisms being: |
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Counselling
and Emotional Support Services |
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HIV/Aids
Basic Education Workshops |
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Positive
Living Programme |
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Food
Security and Nutrition Programme |
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Implementation
of Support Groups |
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Clinical
Services such as: |
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HIV/Aids testing |
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Assist with the treatment
of Tuberculosis and other life threatening diseases |
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General medical treatments
i.e. influenza, etc. |
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Treatment of Sexually
Transmitted and Opportunistic Infections |
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Ante-natal Clinic |
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Child welfare clinic
and immunizations |
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Anti-retroviral wellness
centre |
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Afford
a quality of life so the patients can become economically active, provide
family support and reduce the dependency on others. |
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Assist Government with providing a protocol and framework in order to
initiate a comprehensive, coordinated and planned assault on HIV/Aids,
taking cognisance of the limited resources available in the area to do
so. |