Kyrgyzstan
Who are we working with Kyrgyz National Infection Control Centre What do we do The purpose of this programme is to transfer HIV medical knowledge to local partners and work together with local opinion leaders in order to make a significant impact in the long-term fight against HIV-AIDS. The initial focus is on: Transfer of medical knowledge (workshops, internships) We will then explore: Microfinance for People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWH) Why do we do it Kyrgyzstan still has a relatively low prevalence of HIV but the virus is spreading at one of the fastest rates in the world. The country’s location, at the crossroads of drug trafficking through Central Asia, has helped drive the number of IDUs up by 50 times in the last two decades, with a current total of around 25,000, mostly men, they account for about two-thirds of HIV cases. Recent increases in the number of women and children with HIV indicate the epidemic is slowly but surely spreading into the general population. Unlike in other countries, the Kyrgyz authorities have demonstrated a political will to addressthe issue in an efficient and innovative way (distribution of syringes, heroin substitutes). Sadly, they do not have the budget or the human resource capacity. What have we achieved so far 45 staff trained 130 students trained 350 patients directly impacted 8,000-13,000 patients indirectly impacted Whats Next Our next project would be the organisation of a 3-day HIV workshop in Bishkek. Apply for a medical mission by emailing muneezay@greenshootsfoundation.org
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