Despite continuous counselling through home visits, economic challenges are a major hindrance to better treatment outcomes among people living with HIV in Uganda. Athieno (not real name) is a 36-year-old single mother who lives in the Eastern division, Tororo municipality, Tororo district. She was enrolled into the OVC program in […]
“I have learnt that I have to take drugs everyday as prescribed for good Adherence due to AIDS.” Angel, Child Living with HIV
Despite adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) appointments and treatment, non-disclosure and acceptance remains a challenge to people living with HIV in Sop Sop sub county, Tororo District. Angel (not real name), a 13-year-old twin, is living with HIV in a family of four, which includes their mother, father, and another […]
Overcoming Stigma and Rebuilding a Family: A Child Living with HIV’s Journey to Suppressed Viral Load
Child Living with HIV (CLHIV) (KT-08/PA-0132-01) with high viral load copies (234,471) finally suppressed with less copies (159) after various engagements with the caregiver, social worker, parasocial worker and the health team of Panyangara HC III. Naduk (not real names) is the mother and primary caregiver of Lotee (not real […]