In the Tigray region, MCMDO’s Community HIV Care and Treatment project has provided vital support to 3,507 people in the towns of Mekelle and Quiha. This project is a multi-faceted approach to combat HIV by integrating medical services with economic and social support.
Project Highlights:
- Expanded Access to Treatment: The project has successfully linked individuals to health facilities, ensuring they receive necessary HIV testing, counseling, and antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment.
- Empowering Communities: We have established Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) groups, empowering community members with financial literacy and a platform for economic self-reliance.
- Targeted Support: We provided a six-session Interpersonal Psychotherapy Group (IPT-G) program. Participants who completed the sessions graduated based on specific criteria, demonstrating significant progress in their mental and emotional well-being.
- Raising Awareness: The project includes extensive outreach on cervical cancer, providing essential information and linking community members to health facilities for screening and follow-up care.
