SPHUNGA HEALTHLINK “WORKER INTERVENTION PROGRAMME” 1

TSHEPANG TRUST INITIATIVE WORKER INTERVENTION PROGRAM

THE PROGRAM IT IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE- PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT OF SA IT IS DIRECTED TO ALL GENERAL WORKERS PROGRAM IS TOTALLY FREE TO THE WORKER POPULATION

WHY THE “WORKER INTERVENTION PROGRAM”? The program is a way of supporting the SA government in the fight against HIV. Workers require good healthcare in order to be productive and support own families. The program aims to increase access to ARV’S to all workers, those who need them. Workers who do not have Medical Aid can also get good doctor’s treatment for free. Working skills & experience in the country can be kept longer with healthy employees.

TSHEPANG TRUST THE TRUST IS MANAGED BY SA DOCTORS WHO HAVE HIGH INTEREST IN HIV/AIDS. TSHEPANG IS FUNDED BY DONOR AGENCIES BOTH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MORE THAN SEVEN YEARS.

SIMPLIFIED PROCESS AN AGREEMENT IS REACHED BY BOTH PARTIES TO EXECUTE VCT DATES AND SITES ARE CHOSEN AND ARRANGED VCT IS CARRIED OUT REFERRALS ARE DONE WHERE NECESSARY MANAGEMENT REPORTING

FREE SERVICE FREE VOLUNTARY COUNSELLING AND TESTING FREE CD4 & VIRAL LOAD MONITORING AND OTHER RELATED LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS FREE DEDICATED DOCTORS FREE ARV’S

FREE DEDICATED DOCTOR TSHEPANG PAYS NORMAL MARKET FEES FOR DOCTOR’S CONSULTATIONS DOCTORS ARE TRAINED IN HIV/AIDS MANAGEMENT LOCATED ALL OVER SA AND MORE ARE REGISTERING ON TSHEPANG

TSHEPANG TRUST SUPPLIERS REGISTERED MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS REGISTERED NURSES PHARMACISTS LABORATORIES XRAY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES MEDICAL SUPPLIES COMPANIES

WHAT IS VCT? VCT STANDS FOR “VOLUNTARY COUNSELLING AND CONFIDENTIAL TESTING” A SMALL AMOUNT OF WHOLE BLOOD IS TAKEN FROM YOUR FINGER AND TESTED USING A FAST METHOD THAT TELLS YOUR STATUS IN UNDER TEN MINUTES. THIS FAST METHOD IS APPROVED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AS WELL AS THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION. IT’S A VERY ACCURATE METHOD.

WHY VCT IS IMPORTANT NEGATIVE TESTING NEGATIVE PERSONS TO STAY NEGATIVE POSITIVE TESTING Change attitude and live a healthy lifestyle Protect self, partner and family from further infections Get and follow professional medical attention (CD4 AND VIRAL LOAD MONITORING) Take ARV’s (MEDICATIONS) if and when necessary, under doctor’s supervision

THE REALITY OF HIV TO DATE 5.5 MILLION INFECTIONS IN SA THERE IS HOPE BEYOND DESPAIR!! MOST PEOPLE DIE NOT ON TREATMENT WHY DO WE SAY SO

PROBLEMS LEADING TO SUCH HIGH HIV INFECTIONS ATTITUDES BELIEFS AND CULTURE FAILURE TO DEAL WITH REALITY BAD BEHAVIOUR LACK OF POLITICAL COMMITMENT

ASSOCIATED FACTORS POVERTY LOW EDUCATION SUBSTANCE ABUSE ACCELERATED URBANISATION RAPID CHANGE IN CULTURAL PRACTICES

EFFECTS OF HIV/AIDS IN OUR COMMUNITIES SERIOUSLY OVERCROWDED HOSPITALS EARLY DEATHS LEADING TO SKILLS SHORTAGES OVERBURDENED CEMETERIES POOR ECONOMIC GROWTH ORPHANS

WHAT CAN WE DO PROTECT OUR LOVED ONES PROTECT OUR CHILDREN DISCOURAGE EARLY SEX AND TEENAGE PREGNANCY KNOW OUR STATUS

WHAT CAN YOU DO BE FAITHFUL TO YOUR PARTNER CUT DOWN ON THE NUMBER OF SEXUAL PARTNERS. ALWAYS BE IN CONTROL OF YOUR SEXUAL DESIRES. GET EARLY TREATMENT FOR ALL SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

MASAHA FREE VCT PROGRAM MASAHA HEALTHLINK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TSHEPANG TRUST OFFER WORKERS: TOTALLY FREE VOLUNTARY COUNSELLING AND CONFIDENTIAL TESTING FREE DOCTOR DRIVEN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT FREE DOCTOR MANAGED MEDICATIONS

A MASAHA-TSHEPANG PARTNERSHIP FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: MASAHA: Mr Falakhe Malunga