IL&FS EDUCATION JANUARY- MARCH 2013

It is a matter of great pride that the

Outreach Workers under the PPTCT

program have helped in the upliftment of

thousands of such abandoned souls by

counseling the women living with HIV to

improve their morale, reconciling them

with their families, guiding and supporting

them in getting proper medical treatment

and thus bring forth a healthy child into

this world. Through persistent follow ups,

we could ensure the well being of these

families in getting employment. In this

way, we have always fulfilled our social

responsibility primarily by focusing on

women. As members working towards this

mission of creating an HIV free tomorrow,

every woman’s day is a time to re-examine

our stand on women. Let us take forward

our mission by ensuring that every woman

is made aware of the power within her.

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In the conservative societies of our

nation, women have always been labeled

as the vulnerable sex. In addition, this

pretext is used to push them backward to

prevent them from practising their rights

freely. That woman is a valuable resource

to her nation is an underestimated fact

because her liberties are curtailed and

her capacities remain mostly untapped.

The progress of the nation, thus,

becomes crippled unless it ensures the

liberation and upliftment of its women. It

has been a common observation that the

carrier of HIV infection, if a woman, faces

more contempt compared to her male

partner. More often than not, she has to

deal with the persecutions inflicted upon

her by her family which makes her

abandoned and helpless at a time when

she needs their support the most.

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IL&FS EDUCATION JANUARY- MARCH 2013

Celebrating Celebrating Celebrating Celebrating International Women’s DayInternational Women’s DayInternational Women’s DayInternational Women’s Day

Gone are days when only men were considered to be the sole breadwinners for their families. But now with the Women’s day

celebration taking place every year, things have changed. Apart from celebrations, there are so many movements lead by women

groups which make things possible. These events not only provide strength and courage to them but also enable them to freely

enjoy their womanhood. As the World celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March 2013, all the staff involved in the

implementation of PPTCT program in India took time to celebrate this day. A number of programs were organized in different states

to encourage and support women.

In Andhra Pradesh, A rally was organized in West Godavari district by Association of Positive People Living Excellence (APPLE)

where Staff and Community members of APPLE, Women's Forum and other NGOs participated. The theme of the rally was “We

build a Nation where there is no violence on Women”

In Gujarat, on the occasion of Women’s day, Partner NGO GSNP+ organized a program for women in Patan and Amreli district

with the support of respective DLN. In Ahmadabad, ORWs and DCs participated in “One Billion Rising” Campaign and registered

their protest for crime against women.

In Mumbai, our partner sub recipient, Ojus Medical Institute (OMI) conducted a health camp “Support a Woman” where more

than 100 young girls and women participated. They were given valuable information on health and hygiene along with HIV/ AIDS

and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). They were also informed about healthy food and ways to lead a good healthy life.

In Maharashtra, our sub-recipient, Council for Rural Technology and Research Institute participated in a rally organized by the

Commissioner Office. There was a poster exhibition by the NGO during the occasion. Civil Surgeon, District Supervisor and RMO

were the chief guests for the program.

In Orissa, ORWs and District Coordinators organized a meeting where there was a general discussion on how an HIV positive

person can lead a normal life. They discussed how PPTCT program is empowering them to fight for their rights and thereby

increasing their self confidence.

ANDHRA PRADESH GUJARAT MAHARASHTRA MUMBAI

It’s our esteemed honor to announce that Smt. Surestha Devi, Outreach Worker of our Partner

Sub-Recipient “Gunjan Organization for Community Development” in Kangra district of Himachal

Pradesh, was awarded the “Best Outreach Worker” by Government of Himachal Pradesh. The

award was handed over to her on the occasion of International Women's Day 2013 by Honorable

Minister of Transport, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Technical Education during a State Level

Function.

BEST OUTREACH WORKER AWARD

IL&FS EDUCATION JANUARY- MARCH 2013

PPTCT Refresher training is conducted for

Outreach Workers and Program Coordinators to

orient them on the key areas of HIV and AIDS and

prevention of transmission of HIV from mother

to child. It helps them to have a clear

understanding of the concepts and thus gives

them an increased ability to better investigate

and disseminate accurate information on the

subject. It includes group exercise and

presentation which is primarily to assess the

knowledge of the ORWs and to address the gaps

and doubts. In this quarter, PPTCT Refresher

Training took place in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

The four day training was conducted for ORWs in

Punjab from 20th

-23rd

February 2013. Training for

ORWs of Aligarh, Santkabir Nagar, Azamgarh and

Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh took place from

19th

-22nd

March 2013.

PHMMS TrainingPHMMS TrainingPHMMS TrainingPHMMS Training PHMMS (PPTCT Health Monitoring and

Management System) which was launched with

the objective of using mobile phones for valid

data entry and effective tracking of Mother

Baby pair saw the addition of 6 states in this

quarter. PHMMS training empowers the

Outreach Workers and Program Coordinators to

be well equipped with the software which

would help them track and follow up pregnant

woman and thus reduce the risk of transmission

of HIV virus. In this quarter, PHMMS training

took place in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi,

Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Thus

by 31st

March 2013, 13 states have completed

training under PHMMS application. It is

noteworthy that our Outreach workers, who

are not accustomed to operating mobile

phones, handle them with ease to enter and

transfer data.

PPTCT TrainingPPTCT TrainingPPTCT TrainingPPTCT Training

Refresher Training in Punjab

Refresher Training in Uttar Pradesh

Training: A Key to EmpowermentTraining: A Key to EmpowermentTraining: A Key to EmpowermentTraining: A Key to Empowerment

ANDHRA PRADESH ASSAM DELHI

MUMBAI UTTAR PRADESH WEST BENGAL

IL&FS EDUCATION JANUARY- MARCH 2013

States SnapshotsStates SnapshotsStates SnapshotsStates Snapshots ORWsORWsORWsORWs SpeakSpeakSpeakSpeak

“I joined PPTCT program in

December 2010. Since then, I never

looked back. Today I am managing

my home as well as my work. The

knowledge I gained during working

on the program has given me

confidence to work among positive

women. My only aim in life is to

create an enabling environment for

Positive pregnant women”.

-ORW, Bhavnagar

“I am working even at 2am or 3 am

also. My sleep gets disturbed. But

the peace of mind I get when I find

out that the baby born is negative

has changed my life like anything.

We enjoy the hardships we face.

We are proud that we are

responsible for a HIV free

tomorrow”.

“Before joining PPTCT, I was a

simple house wife. Because of

this project, I am recognized as a

health worker in the society and

I am earning for my livelihood. I

am very glad because I am

serving the angels on earth”.

Health Workers Meeting in Meerut,

Uttar Pradesh

Support Group Meeting in Mumbai Self Help Group Meeting in Bilaspur,

Chhattisgarh

Network Meeting in Dimapur,

Nagaland

The above image shows the contribution

of IL& FS ETS PPTCT Program in Gujarat

which was acknowledged by Gujarat

State AIDS Control Society (GSACS) in

their annual report.

Health Workers Meeting in Vadodara,

Gujarat

-ORW, Varanasi

-ORW, Cuddalore.

IL&FS EDUCATION JANUARY- MARCH 2013

From the From the From the From the Fields…Fields…Fields…Fields…

In January 2013, a male infant was admitted in one of

the hospitals in Mumbai with positive DBS report. He

was suffering from chest infection and anemia. The

hospital authorities required WBS report for further

treatment. WBS Test was done on 17th

January 2013.

The lab staff told them that it will take one month for

the reports to come since they usually send the samples

to another hospital. Our ORW explained the urgency of

the report to the lab staff but they said they are helpless

in this regard. ORW contacted PPTCT coordinator who

then discussed the case with ICTC counselor of the

hospital. Counselor told him that they normally send

the samples to a different hospital and that the reports

are received only after a month. PPTCT coordinator met

ICTC technical officer and explained that the baby is in

critical state and that they need WBS reports at the

earliest. Technical officer contacted the hospital from

where the reports are to be received. The lab

department told them that the reports are ready but

they are waiting for in-charge signature. ICTC Associate

professor who was also present there told the lab staff

that the infant’s condition was getting worse and so they

need the reports at any cost. After learning the

seriousness of the case, the lab department sent WBS

results on the same day. Baby’s CD4 test was also done.

He was discharged and registered at Paediatric division

of Sion Hospital. Our ORW is in regular follow up with

the baby.

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PLHA Meeting at ICTC Centre, Mumbai Monitoring visit by State Coordinator in Nagaland

Mrs. Christina (Name Changed) was in a state of shock

when she learned that she was HIV positive. One of our

ORWs, Ms. Senti tried to get in touch with her but she

was not responding to her calls. After few days,

Christina called Senti to her house. There Senti made

her understand that being HIV positive is not the end of

life. She also told her that their work is to clear the

misconceptions associated with HIV and ensure that

infected people get the right kind of treatment. After

their interaction, Christina had a positive outlook

towards life. On 6th

July 2012, Senti took Christina and

her husband for CD4 test. After one week, her husband

called Senti saying that he wants to meet her. He told

her that his first wife had died of AIDS many years back

and he himself was also HIV Positive which he never

disclosed to anybody till now. He said that he felt very

guilty but nothing could be done now. So he requested

her to take care of his pregnant wife as it was their first

child after a gap of fifteen years. She assured him of all

possible help and also sought their cooperation. On

24th

February 2013, Mrs. Christina delivered a healthy

baby girl through C-section at a private institution. Both

mother and baby were administered with Nevirapine

(NVP). Our ORW Senti is in constant touch with them

and has informed them to come for baby’s EID test at

the PPTCT Centre, when baby is six weeks old.

NagalandNagalandNagalandNagaland

IL&FS EDUCATION JANUARY- MARCH 2013

STATES COVERAGE AS ON 31ST

MARCH 2013

Samina Khan (Name Changed) resides in Gwalior district of Madhya

Pradesh. She was not aware of the fact that

positive. When she became pregnant, her husband decided to take

a private hospital for the delivery of their child.

in the private hospital and no one was aware of it. But her husband h

linkages with the PPTCT, ICTC and ART staff and so he

news with them. They were surprised to hear the news because they

knew that he was HIV positive and secondly no one knew about his

marriage. They asked him as to where the delivery occurred and what

HIV status of Samina and her child was. So he took them to the hospital

accompanied by our ORW Sangeeta and counselor Rekha Agrawal

Samina’s blood was tested and she was found HIV positive. Soon her baby

was administered with NVP solution. She was

HIV and how to take care of the newborn .The

and the child was free from HIV infection. In this way the PPTCT staff

saved the child at the proper time and gave him a new life. Pres

mother and the child are being regularly followed up

Madhya PradeshMadhya PradeshMadhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh

MARCH 2013

S No State Districts NGOs

1 Andhra Pradesh 23 31

2 Assam 3

3 Bihar 13

4 Chandigarh 1

5 Chhattisgarh 5

6 Delhi 9

7 Gujarat 26

8 Himachal Pradesh 2

9 Jharkhand 7

10 Kerala 6

11 Madhya Pradesh 10

12 Maharashtra 35 33

13 Manipur 9 17

14 Mizoram 7

15 Mumbai 2

16 Nagaland 7

17 Odisha 10

18 Puducherry 2

19 Punjab 4

20 Rajasthan 8

21 Tamil Nadu 32 35

22 Tripura 3

23 Uttar Pradesh 13

24 Uttarakhand 2

25 West Bengal 14

TOTAL 253 172

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resides in Gwalior district of Madhya

was not aware of the fact that her husband was HIV

her husband decided to take her to

delivery of their child. She delivered a baby boy

in the private hospital and no one was aware of it. But her husband had

ICTC and ART staff and so he shared the good

to hear the news because they

was HIV positive and secondly no one knew about his

where the delivery occurred and what the

. So he took them to the hospital

ORW Sangeeta and counselor Rekha Agrawal where

Samina’s blood was tested and she was found HIV positive. Soon her baby

explained everything about

The baby’s DBS test was done

In this way the PPTCT staff

him a new life. Presently the

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in Manipur apart from the mentioned workforce.