Health Day

On the 18th of May 2006, KAP organized a health day in Ndhiwa market. The health day also marked the official opening of the KAP voluntary testing and counseling center for HIV and the launch of the AMREF Maanisha program. This program focuses on building capacity in organizations to fight the spreading of HIV and improve the quality of live for people living with HIV or AIDS.

During the Health day there was free treatment for young children, free testing and counseling for HIV, free immunization and there were several stage performances by musicians or drama groups. All these stage performances addressed problems and implications of HIV and AIDS.

Fortunately KAP is not alone when it come to improving health in Ndhiwa. During the health day, KAP was assisted by the Ministry of Health, the Sony Sugar HIV/AIDS care center, Nakato youth drama group and several individuals and groups from the community.

The possibility for free HIV-testing attracted many people. Over 70 people indicated that they wanted to be tested. Some people needed to return to the KAP hospital the next week, because there was no time left for testing. Several patients were referred to hospital that are working together with KAP (St. Camillus mission hospital and Homa Bay District hospital).

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