HIV/AIDS Control

An Overview

The Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) is Kenya's most comprehensive initiative to combat HIV.

AMPATH is a working model of urban and rural HIV prevention and treatment services in the public sector. AMPATH cares for more than 55,000 HIV-infected adults and children, with nearly one-half of all patients on anti-retroviral drugs; enrollment in the program increases by 2,000 patients per month.

A robust program to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV has been initiated, including an opt-out testing policy and programs fostering triple anti-retroviral therapy of pregnant woman and formula feeding of newborns. AMPATH has implemented programs that foster food and economic security for HIV-infected persons and their families. AMPATH demonstrates the power of US and African academic medical centers united by common vision.

Family Preservation Initiative (FPI) - Training in income security and occupational skills to get HIV+ patients and their families back on their feet.

HAART and Harvest Initiative - A program to ensure food security for HIV-positive patients and their families.

Orphan and Vulnerable Children Program - An initiative to strengthen the capacity of families and communities to care for orphans and vulnerable children.

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Adapted with permission from the IU Kenya website, February 2009.