Rising above HIV diagnosis and turning pain into purpose
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Shobha Shukla – CNS
Contd from previous issue
It was only when their health deteriorated and they visited hospitals that they were tested and were diagnosed for HIV. They also had to deal with a lot of stigma within their family," said Sneha.
"I was determined to help these children living with HIV - project or no project - and started building my rapport with them. They had got infected unknowingly and had to be prepared to deal with their situation in the best possible manner," she said.
A day of hope: Free check-ups, supplements & life skills for adolescents living with HIV
"Through Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics, we hold a day long camp once every month on a Sunday, so that the participants do not have to miss their school. A medical check-up of all the children living with HIV is done to monitor their health parameters. They are also given multivitamin, calcium, iron, and protein tablets free of charge. We also counsel them on why they should not miss their daily medication, which is essential for our survival," shared Sneha. (To be contd)
Contd from previous issue
It was only when their health deteriorated and they visited hospitals that they were tested and were diagnosed for HIV. They also had to deal with a lot of stigma within their family," said Sneha.
"I was determined to help these children living with HIV - project or no project - and started building my rapport with them. They had got infected unknowingly and had to be prepared to deal with their situation in the best possible manner," she said.
A day of hope: Free check-ups, supplements & life skills for adolescents living with HIV
"Through Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics, we hold a day long camp once every month on a Sunday, so that the participants do not have to miss their school. A medical check-up of all the children living with HIV is done to monitor their health parameters. They are also given multivitamin, calcium, iron, and protein tablets free of charge. We also counsel them on why they should not miss their daily medication, which is essential for our survival," shared Sneha. (To be contd)