At COMHESWA, we believe in offering compassionate support and care for individuals living with HIV. This life-long, chronic disease often brings with it high levels of stigma, fear, and self-doubt for those affected. It also deeply impacts their partners, children, and families, who may experience grief, bewilderment, and stress. COMHESWA is dedicated to helping people living with HIV across all ages, genders, and backgrounds, focusing on psychosocial support, prevention, and comprehensive care.
Approaches and ways of working of these people under this platform include:
Psychosocial Counseling and Support
We provide essential counseling services, helping individuals with HIV manage behavioral challenges, adhere to treatment, and gain emotional resilience. Depending on each person’s health status, disease stage, and prognosis, we offer customized psychological support.
Referrals to Psychosocial Interventions
COMHESWA connects individuals with a range of psychosocial services, including:
- Adherence support programs
- Individual and group counseling
- Peer support groups
- Family and couples counseling
Economic Empowerment for Young Mothers
Economically vulnerable young mothers are supported to form self-sustaining economic groups. Through these groups, they can save and lend money to start or grow their businesses, enhancing their financial independence and well-being.
Safer Sex Counseling
For individuals who choose to remain sexually active, COMHESWA provides education on safer sex practices. This includes counseling to prevent HIV transmission, training on condom use, and prevention of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Health Education
Our team educates individuals on other health-related issues, including tuberculosis (TB), fungal infections, and malaria prevention. This comprehensive approach ensures individuals are informed about common co-occurring conditions.
Enhanced Healthcare Services for Youth
COMHESWA works to increase the number of healthcare providers skilled in delivering youth-friendly services. This includes STI screening, HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence (GBV) services, all tailored to meet the needs of adolescents and young adults.
Nutritional and Preventive Health Education
Proper nutrition, family planning, and prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission are essential aspects of our program. We also provide guidance on water, sanitation, and hygiene to support overall health and well-being.
Ongoing Projects:
COMHESWA also actively engages in projects addressing various social, environmental, and health-related issues, such as:
- HIV/AIDS Training and Testing in Industrial Settings
We conduct awareness sessions and HIV/AIDS testing in industries, including construction, where there may be limited access to health information.
- Awareness on Non-Communicable Diseases
Our team educates communities on non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cervical cancer, and prostate cancer to promote preventive care and early detection.
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