Home Base Care and support for HIV+ve children
Since 2003, MGVS has been actively addressing reproductive and child health, HIV/AIDS interventions, and the Pediatrics AIDS Initiative Project in Aurangabad and Jalna district. With 855 HIV-positive children identified in 100 villages from Aurangabad district , 45-50% of whom are orphans or with single/foster parents, the situation is dire. Facing inadequate care and support, these children often lack familial assistance due to relatives’ unwillingness or inability. Recognizing this urgency, MGVS will initiate a home-based care program for 855 vulnerable children; provide essential support including travel expenses, nutrition, and education.
The project aims to deliver comprehensive pediatric care and treatment, linking children to ART centers while offering psychological, educational, nutritional, and travel assistance. Counseling is also provided to parents and caretakers, fostering a supportive environment. In essence, MGVS’s initiative serves as a lifeline for these children, addressing their medical, educational, and emotional needs while extending support to parents and caretakers.
Outcome of Project
Increased parental engagement in children’s health: Parents now pay more attention to their children’s health following the intervention.
Enhanced utilization of healthcare services: Regular visits to ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) centers have increased, indicating improved access to essential medical care.
Strengthened social welfare linkages: Establishing connections with government schemes like Mata Bal-Sangopan Yojana & Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana has provided crucial financial support to families in need.
Empowered children through education: Admission of 174 children into the CLHA School has enabled them to independently pursue education, promoting their long-term welfare.
Improved nutritional and health awareness: Monthly nutrition sessions have led to heightened awareness among parents regarding their children’s health status and preventative measures against infections.
