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E.S. Schell, RN, PhD, FAAN; A. Bvumbwe, SRN, CNM;

Improving access to HIV testing and other basic health services in rural areas of Malawi through mobile clinics. E.S. Schell, RN, PhD, FAAN; A. Bvumbwe, SRN, CNM; W. Rankin, PhD; S. Youmans, PharmD.; J. Laviwa, MA Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance.

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E.S. Schell, RN, PhD, FAAN; A. Bvumbwe, SRN, CNM;

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  1. Improving access to HIV testing and other basic health services in rural areas of Malawi through mobile clinics E.S. Schell, RN, PhD, FAAN; A. Bvumbwe, SRN, CNM; W. Rankin, PhD; S. Youmans, PharmD.; J. Laviwa, MA Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance Funded by the Elizabeth Taylor HIV/AIDS Foundation

  2. HIV/AIDS in Malawi Population 15 million 930,000 PLWHA Adult HIV prevalence 11.9% 59% of infected adults are women 68,000 deaths annually due to AIDS Treatment with anti-retroviral drugs available to 55% of those who need it

  3. Services Offered • Rapid HIV testing and referral for treatment • Diagnosis and treatment of malaria • Sputum collection for suspected tuberculosis (TB) • Diagnosis and treatment of STIs and other acute illnesses • Pre-natal care • Growth monitoring for under-5s

  4. Mobile Clinic Team • Clinical Officer • Community Health Nurse • Nurse Aide • Driver

  5. Mobile Clinic Client Visits 2009

  6. Mobile Clinic Common Illnesses

  7. Govt. Health Center and GAIA Mobile Health Clinic Under-5 y.o. Clinical Malaria Apr-Dec 2009

  8. Mobile Clinic HIV Prenatal Testing 2009

  9. Mobile Clinic HIV Testing (including Prenatal) 2009

  10. “I am so proud of the work being done by GAIA to bring HIV prevention and care services to impoverished areas of Malawi through the use of mobile medical clinics.  I wish them continued success in providing invaluable assistance to the wonderful people of Malawi.” - Dame Elizabeth Taylor

  11. Zikomo!Global AIDS Interfaith AllianceBox 29110 San Francisco, California 94120-0110 USAwww.thegaia.org

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