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Background Information on C&T

Increasing utilization of HIV Counseling & Testing services - Innovative approaches for Celtel Uganda Ltd. By Pius Kasajja Wakabi – HR Director Celtel Uganda. > 90% of estimated 42 Million PLHA live in resource constrained countries <10% are aware that they are infected

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Background Information on C&T

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  1. Increasing utilization of HIV Counseling & Testing services - Innovative approaches for Celtel Uganda Ltd.By Pius Kasajja Wakabi – HR Director Celtel Uganda

  2. >90% of estimated 42 Million PLHA live in resource constrained countries <10% are aware that they are infected Hindrance to respond appropriately to the disease 2005 UNAIDS estimates 6.7% Prevalence in Uganda Implications to the labor market Background Information on C&T Background Information on C&T

  3. Clear HIV/AIDS Policy Committed Task Force Research (KAP Surveys) Senior Management Commitment Annual Staff Workshops Clear direction Pharmaccess Support from UBC Measure in the Balanced Score Card Celtel Strategic Approaches To HIV/AIDS

  4. Why VCT Eases acceptance of sero-status and coping Facilitates behaviour change Promotes planning for future orphan care and will preparation Reduces mother to child transmission Normalizes HIV/AIDS and reduces stigma Voluntary counseling and Testing Promotes early management of opportunistic infections and STIs and eligibility for ART Facilitates referral to social and peer support Enables preventive therapy and contraceptive advice

  5. KAP Survey Results The married and those who are single indicate higher incidences of having more than one partner at 22% and 40% respectively. Males and Singles engage most in paid sex

  6. KAP Survey Results • Males more sexually active. • Singles least sexually active. • 22% of the married respondents are having extra-marital sex

  7. KAP Survey Results On the last occasion when they had casual sex, 14% of the staff did not use a condom.

  8. KAP Survey Results Some have had three partners yet they have never used a condom meaning they have been exposed to the risk of the virus.

  9. Sensitization on VCT Uptake (HIV Hand Book, Workshops, E-mails, Celtel People, meetings, flyers etc) Testing for Insurance purposes Annual Blood Donation to the Blood Bank Approaches to C&T since 2004

  10. C&T Approach 2006 • Rejuvenate awareness on VCT & RCT through Workshops (Self, Spouse and House Helpers) • Guaranteed Confidentiality & Non-discrimination for all • Sensitize staff on importance of HIV/AIDS data to the company • Explain the role of staff to this Journey • Conduct staff VCT at same venue with Workshops • Anonymous Saliva Testing

  11. Specialized Medical Care including Doctors Training Program Audits Monitoring System for compliance Sponsoring orphans due to HIV/AIDS (TASO) Other Initiatives

  12. THANK YOU Aouuch

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