SUBMISSION OF FOURTH QUARTER ACTIVITY REPORT ON HIV/AIDS
I submit herewith, the 2022 Fourth Quarter Activity Report on HIV/AIDS in respect of New Juaben North Municipal Assembly for your study and necessary action.
Thank you.
FOR: MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE
NDINGA NBORINYI (MUNICIPAL CO-ORDINATING DIRECTOR)
ATTENTION:
REGIONAL HIV/AIDS FOCAL PERSON
TECHNICAL SUPPORT UNIT
EASTERN REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL
NEW JUABEN NORTH MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
2022 FOURTH QUARTER ACTIVITY REPORT ON HIV/AIDS
JANUARY, 2023
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report provides information about the HIV/AIDS activities which took place in the New Juaben North Municipality (NJNMA) in the fourth quarter of 2022.
2.0 INTRODUCTION
Six (6) HIV/AIDS sensitization programs as well as an HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing session was held in the fourth quarter of 2022.
The Municipal AIDS Committee (MAC) Members as well as the HIV Coordinator for St. Joseph Hospital were the facilitators for all the sensitization programs.
MAC Members, the HIV Coordinator for St. Joseph Hospital and nurses from same as well as peer educators volunteers from National Association of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS were the facilitators for the Voluntary Testing and Counselling program.
3.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE SENSITIZATION AND VOLUNTARY COUNSELLING AND TESTING PROGRAMS
- To transfer basic knowledge related to HIV/AIDS to students.
- To give education on the need for HIV Counselling and Testing.
- To prevent new HIV infections.
- To help one know his/her HIV status.
- To receive counselling from health professionals.
4.0 ACTIVITIES
4.1 HIV Sensitization in Junior High Schools in Asokore
The MAC Members of NJNMA held HIV/AIDS sensitization programs in all the six Junior High Schools in Asokore on the following dates and venues and with the following participants;
DATE | VENUE | PARTICIPANTS |
Wednesday, 16th November | Asokore Salvation Army JHS | JHS students and Teaching Staff |
Friday, 18th November | Asokore Methodist JHS | JHS students and Teaching Staff |
Wednesday, 23rd November | Asokore Roman Catholic JHS | JHS students and Teaching Staff |
Friday, 25th November | Voluntary Testing and Counselling | General Public |
Wednesday, 30th November | Asokore Coll. Demo. JHS ‘A’ | JHS students and Teaching Staff |
Wednesday, 30th November | Asokore Coll. Demo. JHS ‘B’ | JHS students and Teaching Staff |
Wednesday, 7th December | Asokore Coll. Demo. JHS ‘C’ | JHS students and Teaching Staff |
The schools’ worship periods were used for the HIV sensitization programs. The pupils were sensitized through a mix of English Language and the Akan Language. The sensitization covered the causes, symptoms, transmission and prevention of HIV. They were also informed of myths surrounding the virus and available testing centres within the Municipality.
The facilitators stressed on the need for all the students to abstain from sex as this was the time for them to focus on their books. In addition, they were asked to avoid sharing sharp objects with others and that, it was best for them to possess such for personal use.
All questions inquired of by the students were duly answered by the facilitators. They were also encouraged to share the knowledge they had acquired about HIV with their friends and family members.
4.2 Voluntary HIV Testing and Counselling
A Voluntary Counselling and Testing stand was mounted during the Municipal Farmers’ Day celebration at the Forecourt of Oyoko New Palace for all interested persons to freely be counselled about HIV/AIDS and also to get tested and know their HIV statuses.
Nurses from the St. Joseph Hospital, peer educators, and volunteers from National Association of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS were available to provide services to clients.
On the whole, sixty (60) persons were tested for HIV/AIDS with twenty-five (25) being females and thirty-five (35) being males. Clients who tested positive were referred to the St. Joseph Hospital for care.
Two Hundred and Eighty – Eight (288) condoms were also freely shared for interested persons.
5.0 CONCLUSION
On the whole, the HIV/AIDS sensitization programs in the JHSs in Asokore as well the Voluntary Counselling and Testing session organized were a success.
The New Juaben North Municipal AIDS Committee is therefore on course with its responsibility of embarking on efforts aimed towards HIV prevention and control. It is therefore the hope of the MAC to continue in this regard.
Compiled by;
Lydia Anima Owusu – Acheaw
HIV Focal Person
NJNMA