AIDS Awareness and Intervention

ObjectivesPrevention of HIV/AIDS through education, medical camps, counseling and referral services Promote Holistic health among the target communitiesPrevent Infant and maternal mortality through safe health practicesPrevent disability due to lack of immunizationEnsure hygienic surroundings in villagesElimination of denial, stigma and discrimination of PLWHAs and creation of supportive community structures Ensure nutritious and chemical-free vegetables and herbs at home and in the farm.ActivitiesPreventive Health EducationFormation of Health ClubsHealth Awareness through children (Child to Child Approach)HIV / AIDS – Preventive Education & elimination of denial, Stigma & DiscriminationIncome Generation Activity for PLWHAsPromotion of Herbal garden and Indigenous system of Medicine. AchievementsServing as the District Health Resource centre for a state level health network organization called ‘Tamil Nadu Voluntary Health Association’, Chennai.Appointed as the District Facilitation Centre for HIV/AIDS and Indian System of Medicine Projects in Nilgiris District.Facilitated a district level network for the People Living With HIV/AIDSHygienic health practices introduced at the individual and community levelAll Children and Pre and post natal mothers are immunized.Kitchen garden is maintained in majority of the houses.Village Health Clubs organize health camps and trainings.Education on HIV / AIDS is given in all villages among all sections of people.Campaign and advocacy initiated for prevention of stigma & Discrimination84 People living with HIV / AIDS receive solidarity, care & support and counseling services Native Medicare is practiced by the families.