1 Celtel Uganda Limited

2 Increasing utilization of HIV Counseling & Testing services - Innovative approaches for Celtel Uganda Ltd. By Pius Kasajja Wakabi – HR Director Celtel Uganda

3 Celtel Uganda Limited Background Information on C&T >90% of estimated 42 Million PLHA live in resource constrained countries <10% are aware that they are infected Hindrance to respond appropriately to the disease 2005 UNAIDS estimates 6.7% Prevalence in Uganda Implications to the labor market Background Information on C&T

4 Celtel Uganda Limited Celtel Strategic Approaches To HIV/AIDS Clear HIV/AIDS Policy Committed Task Force Research (KAP Surveys) Senior Management Commitment Annual Staff Workshops Clear direction Pharmaccess Support from UBC Measure in the Balanced Score Card

5 Celtel Uganda Limited Eases acceptance of sero-status and coping Facilitates behaviour change Reduces mother to child transmission Promotes early management of opportunistic infections and STIs and eligibility for ART Enables preventive therapy and contraceptive advice Facilitates referral to social and peer support Normalizes HIV/AIDS and reduces stigma Promotes planning for future orphan care and will preparation Voluntary counseling and Testing Why VCT

6 Celtel Uganda Limited Males and Singles engage most in paid sex The married and those who are single indicate higher incidences of having more than one partner at 22% and 40% respectively. KAP Survey Results

7 Celtel Uganda Limited 22% of the married respondents are having extra-marital sex Males more sexually active. Singles least sexually active. KAP Survey Results

8 Celtel Uganda Limited KAP Survey Results On the last occasion when they had casual sex, 14% of the staff did not use a condom.

9 Celtel Uganda Limited Some have had three partners yet they have never used a condom meaning they have been exposed to the risk of the virus. KAP Survey Results

10 Celtel Uganda Limited Approaches to C&T since 2004 Sensitization on VCT Uptake (HIV Hand Book, Workshops, s, Celtel People, meetings, flyers etc) Testing for Insurance purposes Annual Blood Donation to the Blood Bank

11 Celtel Uganda Limited C&T Approach 2006 Rejuvenate awareness on VCT & RCT through Workshops (Self, Spouse and House Helpers) Guaranteed Confidentiality & Non- discrimination for all Sensitize staff on importance of HIV/AIDS data to the company Explain the role of staff to this Journey Conduct staff VCT at same venue with Workshops Anonymous Saliva Testing

12 Celtel Uganda Limited Other Initiatives Specialized Medical Care including Doctors Training Program Audits Monitoring System for compliance Sponsoring orphans due to HIV/AIDS (TASO)

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