Monday, January 19, 2009
Viva kay Senor Sto Nino
How can we forward a health advocacy such as STI,HIV and ASIDS Prevention in a very religous event like the oldest festival in the Philippines such as the Kalibo, Ati-atihan in honor of the Senor Sto.Nino?
We compromise.
The Provincial Health Office in coordination with the Provincial AIDS Council takes the STI,HIV/AIDS prevention advocacy to the streets of Kalibo, during the 745th Kalibo Ati-atihan festival.
We compromise.
The Provincial Health Office in coordination with the Provincial AIDS Council takes the STI,HIV/AIDS prevention advocacy to the streets of Kalibo, during the 745th Kalibo Ati-atihan festival.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
7 days on the countdown
7 days to go, Department of Education Aklan thru Dr. larosa has issued a memorandum to 9 Private Schools in kalibo, the host municipality of WAD 2008 for the conduct of the school based orientations on HIV and AIDS, Substance use and abuse and Life Skills. on its 3rd year, this school based orientations aim to increase awareness among young people on HIV and AIDS. This year we are targeting to reach 2,000.
The list of Private Schools hosting this year's prevention education sessions:
1. JAVTES
2. Kalibo Institute
3. St. Ann Montesorri
4. De la Cruz Institute of Business Industry
5. Infant Jesus School
6. Infant Jesus Academy
7.Aklan Academy
8. Aklan InterFaith Academy
9. NorthWester Visayas Colleges
10. STI College
US Peace Corps Volunteers will do the orientations in partnership with the Philippine National Police.
Mabuhay PNP! Mabuhay DepEd!
More Power!
The list of Private Schools hosting this year's prevention education sessions:
1. JAVTES
2. Kalibo Institute
3. St. Ann Montesorri
4. De la Cruz Institute of Business Industry
5. Infant Jesus School
6. Infant Jesus Academy
7.Aklan Academy
8. Aklan InterFaith Academy
9. NorthWester Visayas Colleges
10. STI College
US Peace Corps Volunteers will do the orientations in partnership with the Philippine National Police.
Mabuhay PNP! Mabuhay DepEd!
More Power!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Small Victories
Today the countdown begins; 10 days before World AIDS Day 2008, on our 3rd year without external financial support, its amazing how everyone still seems to be geared towards making sure we keep the PROMISE and the TRADITION, what with just the recent Monster Mud Flood and freaky Frank, with 12 feet flood waters in some places, we lost much of our office resources (read: computers, files, materials, will power, and beauty) Not to mention one member (sorely missed, she comes earliest in the meetings AND has never missed a meeting)Miss, Marlyn of the DOLE
Almost all of the Government partner agencies have lost the same resources, and a lot of resources would understandably have to go to recovering from the disaster. . Like the sphinx, we rose not from the ashes but from the mud.
Everyone is (surprisingly) very excited about this year's celebrations, maybe an effort to get back on track and leave the bad memories of freaky frank behind and move on to things that needs to get done.
As secretariat of the Aklan PAC, we are in charge of coordinating, organizing events of the council and mobilizing resources for these events, You can just imagine the daunting task we have to face this year, with minimal resources even then, and now so much more depleted by freaky frank.
But we are moving on and pushing forward, THE STRENGTH IS WITHIN, so we ask here and there, and this year, we have on their (3rd year too) the USPCV, using their own resources to help Aklan, Governor Marquez, a staunch supporter of the prevention programme has signed request for the use of Deangpan as the free lodging for the USPCV as Counterpart and he will also sponsor the Audio System for use during the Public Prevention Education on December 4 at Pastrana Park.
Generously, The Municipality of Kalibo, will again ( for the 3rd year too) host the provincial celebration, with full support from Mayor Reymar Rebaldo.
Then not the one to beat, The Department of Education, led by Dr. Victorina Laroza, will once again mobilize( this time 9 private schools) within Kalibo to host the orientations on STI,HIV and AIDS Prevention that will be done by the US PCV, grateful thanks to Ma'am Rose Meren, who has always facilitated these prevention education efforts. In Kalibo alone we are targeting 2,000 young people, plus the thousands more to be reached in the other 9 municipalities celebrating.
The PNP, led by P/Ins Larry Dela Cena, thru POI, Nilda Gregas, will be part of the School Based Orientations to facilitate such topics as substance use and abuse and lifeskills.
These are some little victories, that make the AIDS Council stronger.
more will be up on this site as we get closer to the Big Week and as more pledges of support come in.
This is just to let everyone know that ( no matter how cliche) In Aklan we are TOGETHER - To-Get-There.
Mabuhay ang Aklanon,
I can almost hear the beat of the drums. Its WADSADSAD Again!
Almost all of the Government partner agencies have lost the same resources, and a lot of resources would understandably have to go to recovering from the disaster. . Like the sphinx, we rose not from the ashes but from the mud.
Everyone is (surprisingly) very excited about this year's celebrations, maybe an effort to get back on track and leave the bad memories of freaky frank behind and move on to things that needs to get done.
As secretariat of the Aklan PAC, we are in charge of coordinating, organizing events of the council and mobilizing resources for these events, You can just imagine the daunting task we have to face this year, with minimal resources even then, and now so much more depleted by freaky frank.
But we are moving on and pushing forward, THE STRENGTH IS WITHIN, so we ask here and there, and this year, we have on their (3rd year too) the USPCV, using their own resources to help Aklan, Governor Marquez, a staunch supporter of the prevention programme has signed request for the use of Deangpan as the free lodging for the USPCV as Counterpart and he will also sponsor the Audio System for use during the Public Prevention Education on December 4 at Pastrana Park.
Generously, The Municipality of Kalibo, will again ( for the 3rd year too) host the provincial celebration, with full support from Mayor Reymar Rebaldo.
Then not the one to beat, The Department of Education, led by Dr. Victorina Laroza, will once again mobilize( this time 9 private schools) within Kalibo to host the orientations on STI,HIV and AIDS Prevention that will be done by the US PCV, grateful thanks to Ma'am Rose Meren, who has always facilitated these prevention education efforts. In Kalibo alone we are targeting 2,000 young people, plus the thousands more to be reached in the other 9 municipalities celebrating.
The PNP, led by P/Ins Larry Dela Cena, thru POI, Nilda Gregas, will be part of the School Based Orientations to facilitate such topics as substance use and abuse and lifeskills.
These are some little victories, that make the AIDS Council stronger.
more will be up on this site as we get closer to the Big Week and as more pledges of support come in.
This is just to let everyone know that ( no matter how cliche) In Aklan we are TOGETHER - To-Get-There.
Mabuhay ang Aklanon,
I can almost hear the beat of the drums. Its WADSADSAD Again!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Aklan's World AIDS WEEK Dec.1-5 ,2008
Implementing Sanguniang Panlalawigan Resoultion No. 06-459 series of 2005 " A Resolution declaring Decemebr 1 (the first week of December) as World AIDS Day/Week this year and yearly therafter as World AIDS Day in the Province of Aklan and institutionalizing its commemoration and celebration Provincewide.
Here is a working draft of the Program of Activities in line with the week long celebration:
DECEMBER 1
The Municipality of Malay Opens this year's Province wide celebration on December 1st. ( No holidays, when HIV is concerned for the Malay Municipal AIDS Council. So with the throng flocking to Boracay on this long week end, The movers of the Malay AIDs Council will be working to raise awareness on HIV in Boracay Island. As you can see HIV awareness is never a one day event in Malay, aside from their all-year long efforts towards sustained HIV awareness, Malay on the occassion of the global AIDS Awareness Day will do their campaign a week way before everyone else does their work on awareness raising! Mabuhay Malay!
Orientation on STI, HIV and AIDS:
Targeting 4 Public High Schools in the Municipality:
Malay National High School - Nov.27,2008
Boracay National High School- Nov.28,2008
Manoc Manoc National High School- Nov.28,2008
Yapak National High School - Nov.28,2008
And would you believe Malay's core group of trained Peer Educators from these schools will do the coordination and the actual conduct of the orientation among their peers with the supervisions of Youth allies - The Municipal Halth Office
PIPs Venue: Boracay RH center - Nov. 26, 2008
Malay Health Center- Nov.27,2008
Tattoo Artists Venue: Boracay RH Center: Nov. 20,2008
Beuty Parlor, Salons
and Barbers Venue: Boracay RH Center: Nov.25,2008
Massage and Spa attendants: Venue: Boracay RH Center Nov.25,2008
December 1
Distribution of IEC Materials and Red Ribbons Venue of distribution:
among driver and porters Caticlan Jetty Port
massage and spa attendants Cagban Airport
Tattoo artists D Mall de Boracay
PIPs Station 3
Resort and Hotel Employees Schools and the Beachfront
Guests and Tour Guides
Radio Plugging/Information Campaign and Phone in Q & A Contest
a Public Service of Yes FM
Videoke Challenge: Targets: PIPs Venue: Zwamppy
Credit goes to the Multi-Sectoral Partners of the malay AIDS Council, but above all the LEADERSHIP of the Malay Rural Health Unit. Dr. Adrian Salaver and his whole staff who has taken HIV to heart, despite and inspite the workload in their facility.
This year's celebration is PERPETUALLY supported by:
Boracay Foundation Inc.
Alima Skin Art Club
Dept. of Tourism
POPSHOP Philippines
here's a link about the beutiful municipality of Malay, and in case you dont know Boracay is just 3 barangays of the whole municipality, there are other interesting sites to visit!
http://foo.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/malay-aklan/
DECEMBER 2
The Municipality of Batan KEEPS its PROMISE for the Second Year!
This year's celebrations will start in the afternoon at 3:00, since this year its going to go way past 5:00 P.M. with a Battle of the Bands slated at the evening. This year the celebrations will be jumpstarted with a Public March, with Batan's High Schools participating, expect the drums to roll in the home of the Code of Kalatiao.
This will be followed by a public information forum at the town plaza, as well as showcasing the rituals observed during the celebrations.
The Provincial AIDS Council as a counterpart support to this Local initiative will set up an information and counseling booth for services available at the Social Hygiene Clinic.
Youth Volunteers will do most of the organization and mobilization as well as facilitation of the information forums.
Then.... way into the evening with the Battle of the Bands!!!!!
Batan ROCKS!!!!
More information on Batan's celebration will be avialable on this site as we get updates from the Batan AIDS Council!
DECEMBER 3
DECEMBER 4
The Provincial AIDS Council, on its 8th year of celebrating Awareness and Capping of year round efforts on HIV and AIDS Programming will this year, mount its MASSIVE awareness raising activities with the Municipality of Kalibo hosting (3rd year).
Again, we do not believe in one day celebrations, so every year, the celebrations is really just to cap off and thank all the partners who have been involved in the year long efforts towards a holistic approach on HIV and AIDS, in the areas of Policy Development, Financing, Regulation and Service Delivery.
This year, as with every year, the campaign starts with mobilizing all the forces of 17, government and 7 Non-Government Agencies, as well as external partners like the United States Peace Corps volunteers.
This year 15 USPCV will help in the celebrations, and try to reach the targeted 2,000 young people in Kalibo, with information on HIV and AIDS.
This will start at 8:00 A.M. with their Deped Partners and tyhe Philippine National Police who will also be sharing useful information to the Young People in our joint advocacies against substance use and abuse, as well as information on Violence agaisnt women and children. This info campaign will serve 9 Private Schools in kalibo, as facilitated by the Department of Education. ( Last year it was 10 Public Schools)
This will be followed by the World AIDS Day (WAD)SADSAD, and only Aklanons can do this, its ati-atihan to the hilt, 9 Bands, all sreet dancing to the beat of the tribal drums.
This will be followed by a Public information campaign at the Main Plaza of Pastrana Park, with a Theater presentation by Abante Aklan's core of youth volunteers.
This will be followed with the recognition dinners for the movers and shakers of the Aklan HIV program.
expect more updates on the program as plans get on their way.
DECEMBER 5
The Municipalities of Makato, Numancia, Lezo, Madalag ad Malinao as a composite group of the South western Interlocal Health Zone will launch their World AIDS Day campaign as one power group.
Here is a working draft of the Program of Activities in line with the week long celebration:
DECEMBER 1
The Municipality of Malay Opens this year's Province wide celebration on December 1st. ( No holidays, when HIV is concerned for the Malay Municipal AIDS Council. So with the throng flocking to Boracay on this long week end, The movers of the Malay AIDs Council will be working to raise awareness on HIV in Boracay Island. As you can see HIV awareness is never a one day event in Malay, aside from their all-year long efforts towards sustained HIV awareness, Malay on the occassion of the global AIDS Awareness Day will do their campaign a week way before everyone else does their work on awareness raising! Mabuhay Malay!
Orientation on STI, HIV and AIDS:
Targeting 4 Public High Schools in the Municipality:
Malay National High School - Nov.27,2008
Boracay National High School- Nov.28,2008
Manoc Manoc National High School- Nov.28,2008
Yapak National High School - Nov.28,2008
And would you believe Malay's core group of trained Peer Educators from these schools will do the coordination and the actual conduct of the orientation among their peers with the supervisions of Youth allies - The Municipal Halth Office
PIPs Venue: Boracay RH center - Nov. 26, 2008
Malay Health Center- Nov.27,2008
Tattoo Artists Venue: Boracay RH Center: Nov. 20,2008
Beuty Parlor, Salons
and Barbers Venue: Boracay RH Center: Nov.25,2008
Massage and Spa attendants: Venue: Boracay RH Center Nov.25,2008
December 1
Distribution of IEC Materials and Red Ribbons Venue of distribution:
among driver and porters Caticlan Jetty Port
massage and spa attendants Cagban Airport
Tattoo artists D Mall de Boracay
PIPs Station 3
Resort and Hotel Employees Schools and the Beachfront
Guests and Tour Guides
Radio Plugging/Information Campaign and Phone in Q & A Contest
a Public Service of Yes FM
Videoke Challenge: Targets: PIPs Venue: Zwamppy
Credit goes to the Multi-Sectoral Partners of the malay AIDS Council, but above all the LEADERSHIP of the Malay Rural Health Unit. Dr. Adrian Salaver and his whole staff who has taken HIV to heart, despite and inspite the workload in their facility.
This year's celebration is PERPETUALLY supported by:
Boracay Foundation Inc.
Alima Skin Art Club
Dept. of Tourism
POPSHOP Philippines
The Municipality of Malay KEEPS the PROMISE to STOP AIDS,
EMPOWERS, LEADS and DELIVERS!here's a link about the beutiful municipality of Malay, and in case you dont know Boracay is just 3 barangays of the whole municipality, there are other interesting sites to visit!
http://foo.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/malay-aklan/
DECEMBER 2
The Municipality of Batan KEEPS its PROMISE for the Second Year!
This year's celebrations will start in the afternoon at 3:00, since this year its going to go way past 5:00 P.M. with a Battle of the Bands slated at the evening. This year the celebrations will be jumpstarted with a Public March, with Batan's High Schools participating, expect the drums to roll in the home of the Code of Kalatiao.
This will be followed by a public information forum at the town plaza, as well as showcasing the rituals observed during the celebrations.
The Provincial AIDS Council as a counterpart support to this Local initiative will set up an information and counseling booth for services available at the Social Hygiene Clinic.
Youth Volunteers will do most of the organization and mobilization as well as facilitation of the information forums.
Then.... way into the evening with the Battle of the Bands!!!!!
Batan ROCKS!!!!
More information on Batan's celebration will be avialable on this site as we get updates from the Batan AIDS Council!
DECEMBER 3
DECEMBER 4
The Provincial AIDS Council, on its 8th year of celebrating Awareness and Capping of year round efforts on HIV and AIDS Programming will this year, mount its MASSIVE awareness raising activities with the Municipality of Kalibo hosting (3rd year).
Again, we do not believe in one day celebrations, so every year, the celebrations is really just to cap off and thank all the partners who have been involved in the year long efforts towards a holistic approach on HIV and AIDS, in the areas of Policy Development, Financing, Regulation and Service Delivery.
This year, as with every year, the campaign starts with mobilizing all the forces of 17, government and 7 Non-Government Agencies, as well as external partners like the United States Peace Corps volunteers.
This year 15 USPCV will help in the celebrations, and try to reach the targeted 2,000 young people in Kalibo, with information on HIV and AIDS.
This will start at 8:00 A.M. with their Deped Partners and tyhe Philippine National Police who will also be sharing useful information to the Young People in our joint advocacies against substance use and abuse, as well as information on Violence agaisnt women and children. This info campaign will serve 9 Private Schools in kalibo, as facilitated by the Department of Education. ( Last year it was 10 Public Schools)
This will be followed by the World AIDS Day (WAD)SADSAD, and only Aklanons can do this, its ati-atihan to the hilt, 9 Bands, all sreet dancing to the beat of the tribal drums.
This will be followed by a Public information campaign at the Main Plaza of Pastrana Park, with a Theater presentation by Abante Aklan's core of youth volunteers.
This will be followed with the recognition dinners for the movers and shakers of the Aklan HIV program.
expect more updates on the program as plans get on their way.
DECEMBER 5
The Municipalities of Makato, Numancia, Lezo, Madalag ad Malinao as a composite group of the South western Interlocal Health Zone will launch their World AIDS Day campaign as one power group.
WAD & MOVE
This year is extra special, The Aklan Provincial AIDS Council is supporting its younger brother, Aklan Move ( Men Opposed to Violence Everywhere) in its effort to STOP Violence Against Women and Children, Knowing that Men have a great role to play in also curbing the "bridge" transmission of HIV among women.
This year The Province of Aklan is playing host to the Visayas cluster of MOVE advocates for the 1st national Congress of Men Oposed to VAW Everywhere! (MOVE) with the banner theme of " Kilos mga kalalakihan! Sugpuin ang karahasan Laban sa mga kababaihan!"
This big event will be simulcast thru teleconferencing in Four Sites around th country, with the visayas cluster beamed from Villa Carmela in Boracay Island, Malay Aklan.
The following is the working draft program of the event:
Doxology: MOVE Quezon
National Anthem
Welcome Remarks: Atty. Dennis Pulma , Sandinganbayan
President, MOVE Philippines Inc.
Messages: UN Resident Rep.. Myrna T Yao, Chief Justice Reynato Puno, Sen.Manny Villar, rep. Nograles, MOVE Satellite Governors of Quezon, Akln and Sultan Kudarat
Se. Francis Escudero, Gen. Jesus Versoza, PNP Chief
Keynote Speech: Vice President Noli De Castro
Intermission: Noel Cabangon
Presentations ( Situationer, Cases, General Analysis and a call)
VAW Isses and Concerns: Mr. Perfecto Uysinco, TRIDEV MOVE Phils Inc.
Prostitution and Human Trafficking: Engr. Roger esto, PPDO, MOVE Aklan
Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
in the workplace and the school: MOVE Quezon
Domestic Violence and Rape: Mr. Rene Jimenea- President, MOVE DSWD Region 12
Open Forum:
Testimony : Mr. Robin Padilla
Reactions to the Presentations, highlighting the role of Men in eliminating VAWGovernment
sector: Chairperson Ricardo Saludo CSC
Private Sector: Mr Joey Concepcion
Religious Sector: Bishop Antonio Javellana Ledesma, SJ for Christians
Ustadz Esmael Ibrahim for Muslims
Media: Representative from KBP or Media Personality
Mr. Howie Severino
Academe: Dr. Romeo Lee
Testimony: Mr. Cesar Montanao, MOVE AVP
Role of Men in the elimination of VAW: Mr. Donlad Caballero, Move Phils. Inc
Mr. Franklin Quimpo, Move Aklan
MOVE Quezon Province
P/Insp. Antonio Bunda, Move Sultan Kudarat
Action Planning: Move Philippines Inc, Quezon, Aklan, SK and other chapters
Closing Remarks: Atty. Froilan Cabaros, Move Phil. Inc
Declaration of Men to END VAW ( signing of tarpaulin simultaneous in all sites)
The program starts simultaneously at 8:00 a.m. and Ends at 5 P.m.
For more information on this event please contact: Engr. Lou Santamaria, Aklan MOVE Vice-President at (036)268-56-26.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Contact Us:
The Aklan Provincial AIDS Council
working towards Universal access
Contributing to "Halt and Reverse the Spread of HIV"
Office of the Secretariat:
Ms. Debbie F. Villaflor
(036)268-5626, debbie_villaflor@yahoo.com
Caca Carillo
09294811688, boracacai@yahoo.com
Hey everybody
In an attempt to put out information to all those who would want to know whats happening with the Aklan Provincial AIDS Council, we've come up with a blog where you can read about information, We are still in the process of updating the files, uploading past, and new photos and LEARNING how to use a blog, hehe
Please bear with us and keep us updated about what you have too.
Will be putting in more data here aas we begin consolidating years of experience to share with all who could usae the data and also LEARN from those who would be willing to share links, resources and their own expereices in STI, HIV programming.
Please bear with us and keep us updated about what you have too.
Will be putting in more data here aas we begin consolidating years of experience to share with all who could usae the data and also LEARN from those who would be willing to share links, resources and their own expereices in STI, HIV programming.
World AIDS Week 2008
In keeping the promise to STOP AIDS, The Province of Aklan thru the Provincial AIDS Council and its partner groups and organizations is mobilizing and organizing this year’s World AIDS Day celebrations to campaign for Empowerment, Leadership and to Deliver the promises of Millennium Development Goal # 6 in Aklan and also to contribute to the greater national and global goals on HIV and AIDS.
This year, The Province as well as 10 municipalities will mount their own respective celebrations with their own resources. In line with the implementation of Sanguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 06-459 series of 2006 “A resolution declaring December 1 (the 1st week of December this year and yearly thereafter World AIDS Day in the Province of Aklan and institutionalizing its commemoration and celebration Provincewide.” We are targeting to reach 2,000 young people and MORE and arm them with information to safeguard their Reproductive Health by protecting themselves from HIV.
The Municipalities of Malay to include Boracay
Nabas
Tangalan
Batan
Altavas
Makato
Numancia
Madalag
Lezo
Malinao, to host the Inter Local Health Zone celebrations
Kalibo, to host the Provincial Celebrations
15 United States Peace Corps Volunteers will also be coming from all over the Philippines, supporting their own travel to help the Province reach out to the targeted Young People
POPSHOP will support the celebrations of Malay, Interlocal Healthzone, and the Provincial Celebrations.
This year, The Province as well as 10 municipalities will mount their own respective celebrations with their own resources. In line with the implementation of Sanguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 06-459 series of 2006 “A resolution declaring December 1 (the 1st week of December this year and yearly thereafter World AIDS Day in the Province of Aklan and institutionalizing its commemoration and celebration Provincewide.” We are targeting to reach 2,000 young people and MORE and arm them with information to safeguard their Reproductive Health by protecting themselves from HIV.
The Municipalities of Malay to include Boracay
Nabas
Tangalan
Batan
Altavas
Makato
Numancia
Madalag
Lezo
Malinao, to host the Inter Local Health Zone celebrations
Kalibo, to host the Provincial Celebrations
15 United States Peace Corps Volunteers will also be coming from all over the Philippines, supporting their own travel to help the Province reach out to the targeted Young People
POPSHOP will support the celebrations of Malay, Interlocal Healthzone, and the Provincial Celebrations.
Service Program Components
Component V: Embalming and After Death Services
In 2005, the Provincial Health Office conducted a training for Rural Sanitary Inspectors and Registered Embalmers on Republic Act 8504 (The Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998) and Universal Precautionary Measures for infectious diseases, including those who died of HIV/AIDS. In addition, referral systems were established between funeral homes and health centers to facilitate speedier case tracking.
After-death support also includes counseling of the affected families by members of the PLHAS (People Living with HIV/AIDS) group providing consolation to affected families. It also includes community education in the communities to minimize stigma and discrimination to the family.
In 2005, the Provincial Health Office conducted a training for Rural Sanitary Inspectors and Registered Embalmers on Republic Act 8504 (The Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998) and Universal Precautionary Measures for infectious diseases, including those who died of HIV/AIDS. In addition, referral systems were established between funeral homes and health centers to facilitate speedier case tracking.
After-death support also includes counseling of the affected families by members of the PLHAS (People Living with HIV/AIDS) group providing consolation to affected families. It also includes community education in the communities to minimize stigma and discrimination to the family.
Service Program Components
Component IV: Care and Support
HIV/AIDS Core Teams (HACT) are organized and in place at the Provincial Hospital (Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital), Social Hygiene Clinic, Malay Rural Health Unit and the Boracay Satellite Social Hygiene Clinic.
The HACT are the frontline action teams for all HIV/AIDS cases in these facilities. HACT members are equipped with skills and knowledge in the care and support of PLWHAs through a series of trainings which included counseling, ARV literacy, and RA 8504 especially focusing on medical confidentiality issues in the handling of HIV/AIDS cases.
The province has also finalized its Hospital Guidelines and Admitting Procedures for People Living with HIV/AIDS, a manual for all health service workers in the province.
HIV/AIDS Core Teams (HACT) are organized and in place at the Provincial Hospital (Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital), Social Hygiene Clinic, Malay Rural Health Unit and the Boracay Satellite Social Hygiene Clinic.
The HACT are the frontline action teams for all HIV/AIDS cases in these facilities. HACT members are equipped with skills and knowledge in the care and support of PLWHAs through a series of trainings which included counseling, ARV literacy, and RA 8504 especially focusing on medical confidentiality issues in the handling of HIV/AIDS cases.
The province has also finalized its Hospital Guidelines and Admitting Procedures for People Living with HIV/AIDS, a manual for all health service workers in the province.
Service Program Components
Component III: Treatment
A complete package of STI medicines and supply of reagents are available at the three health facilities in the province providing HIV/AIDS services. The STI medicines are for common infection in the areas such as gonorrhea, herpes and genital warts.
Antiretroviral (ARV) medicines are also available for AIDS sufferers. There are 4 types available, and most of the ARV recipients take Douvir at Php 2,500.00 per set per month. At the start of the program, UNFPA funded the ARV medicines of 7 PLHAS (People Living with HIV/AIDS) for six months. After the expiry of assistance, the province linked up with Global Health Fund to continue funding the ARV medicines Global Health Fund has committed lifetime support and provision of ARV for 13 PLHAS.
Innovative Approaches
The recipients of ARV medicines are enlisted as ARV Scholars who work as program partners in prevention education work. In 2005, 13 ARV Scholars were trained as speakers on HIV/AIDS and eventually participated in a series of education campaign conducted among resort workers and owners in Boracay Island.
A complete package of STI medicines and supply of reagents are available at the three health facilities in the province providing HIV/AIDS services. The STI medicines are for common infection in the areas such as gonorrhea, herpes and genital warts.
Antiretroviral (ARV) medicines are also available for AIDS sufferers. There are 4 types available, and most of the ARV recipients take Douvir at Php 2,500.00 per set per month. At the start of the program, UNFPA funded the ARV medicines of 7 PLHAS (People Living with HIV/AIDS) for six months. After the expiry of assistance, the province linked up with Global Health Fund to continue funding the ARV medicines Global Health Fund has committed lifetime support and provision of ARV for 13 PLHAS.
Innovative Approaches
The recipients of ARV medicines are enlisted as ARV Scholars who work as program partners in prevention education work. In 2005, 13 ARV Scholars were trained as speakers on HIV/AIDS and eventually participated in a series of education campaign conducted among resort workers and owners in Boracay Island.
Service Program Components
Component II: Prophylaxis
A. CONDOM-VENDING MACHINE
“Access to and availability of condoms should be of prime consideration if prevention education sees protection as the key.”
Young males who get treated for sexually transmitted infections at the Provincial Social Hygiene Clinic said that though they know that using condoms can prevent STI, they admitted that they do not use condom for the following reasons: they are ashamed to be seen buying it, the Midwives tease them when they ask for condoms at the Health Center, and some do not know where to buy condoms.
Innovative Approaches
The program answer is to install Condom Vending Machines in discreet locations (rest rooms) in two of the most popular bars in Boracay. The location allows for easy access especially for sex workers, since the bars are popular pick-up stations in the island.
To ensure that the vending machines are kept in running order by the establishment owners, a 60-40 scheme on the sales of the condoms was established, with 60% of the sales for the rural health center and 40% for the establishments. Monitoring is done on a weekly basis by the assigned Rural Sanitary Inspector assigned by the Rural Health Center to this project.
A partnership with DKT-Philippines, an NGO advancing reproductive health projects in the country, has enabled Aklan to put up popshop projects, condom access stations, in communities and health centers in the province.
B. HIV ANTI-BODY TESTING
Reagents for HIV Testing are available at four health facilities in the province-Dr. Rafael S. TumbOkon Memorial Hospital, Social Hygiene Clinic, Malay Rural Health Unit, and Boracay Satellite Social Hygiene Clinic. The Social Hygiene Services include the following: weekly smearing, provision of medicines, referrals, laboratory examination such as HIV test, RPR test, gram staining and culture sensitivity test, Pap smear, promotion and selling of condoms and other family planning products. The HIV Testing Package includes not just anti-body test but also pre- and post-test counseling. Advanced counseling and trainings for medical technologists and health personnel directly involved in this project were conducted by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine. The antibody test is available at the Social Hygiene Clinic, Malay Rural Health Unit, and Boracay Satellite Social Hygiene Clinic at Php 300.00 per test.
Innovative Approaches
The initial supply of reagents for HIV testing was funded by UNFPA with the agreement that the health facilities will make their own subsequent purchases from the amount they charge for the HIV-testing. Through this revolving fund scheme, Aklan has the supply of reagents, a scheme that enabled the program to gain sustainability.
A move was also made to bring the services closer to the clients. In the first quarter of 2006, the Satellite Social Hygiene Clinic was established in Boracay.
A. CONDOM-VENDING MACHINE
“Access to and availability of condoms should be of prime consideration if prevention education sees protection as the key.”
Young males who get treated for sexually transmitted infections at the Provincial Social Hygiene Clinic said that though they know that using condoms can prevent STI, they admitted that they do not use condom for the following reasons: they are ashamed to be seen buying it, the Midwives tease them when they ask for condoms at the Health Center, and some do not know where to buy condoms.
Innovative Approaches
The program answer is to install Condom Vending Machines in discreet locations (rest rooms) in two of the most popular bars in Boracay. The location allows for easy access especially for sex workers, since the bars are popular pick-up stations in the island.
To ensure that the vending machines are kept in running order by the establishment owners, a 60-40 scheme on the sales of the condoms was established, with 60% of the sales for the rural health center and 40% for the establishments. Monitoring is done on a weekly basis by the assigned Rural Sanitary Inspector assigned by the Rural Health Center to this project.
A partnership with DKT-Philippines, an NGO advancing reproductive health projects in the country, has enabled Aklan to put up popshop projects, condom access stations, in communities and health centers in the province.
B. HIV ANTI-BODY TESTING
Reagents for HIV Testing are available at four health facilities in the province-Dr. Rafael S. TumbOkon Memorial Hospital, Social Hygiene Clinic, Malay Rural Health Unit, and Boracay Satellite Social Hygiene Clinic. The Social Hygiene Services include the following: weekly smearing, provision of medicines, referrals, laboratory examination such as HIV test, RPR test, gram staining and culture sensitivity test, Pap smear, promotion and selling of condoms and other family planning products. The HIV Testing Package includes not just anti-body test but also pre- and post-test counseling. Advanced counseling and trainings for medical technologists and health personnel directly involved in this project were conducted by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine. The antibody test is available at the Social Hygiene Clinic, Malay Rural Health Unit, and Boracay Satellite Social Hygiene Clinic at Php 300.00 per test.
Innovative Approaches
The initial supply of reagents for HIV testing was funded by UNFPA with the agreement that the health facilities will make their own subsequent purchases from the amount they charge for the HIV-testing. Through this revolving fund scheme, Aklan has the supply of reagents, a scheme that enabled the program to gain sustainability.
A move was also made to bring the services closer to the clients. In the first quarter of 2006, the Satellite Social Hygiene Clinic was established in Boracay.
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