AMICAALL-UGANDA PROGRAMME FORT PORTAL MUNICIPAL COUNCIL HIV/AIDS SERVICE DIRECTORY
A KING OYO SECONDARY SCHOOL P. O. Box 410, Fort Portal, Uganda, Tel: +256-483-22357, +256-483-25566, Mobile: +256-77-541507 E-mail: [email protected]
KING OYO S.S.S. SPEAKS out on HIV/AIDS
We are aware of the menace, no sure method of cure has been found. “Prevention is better than cure,” As such, abstinance is the only sure way. When we talk of Educating the Whole man, “King Oyo” aims at empowering the youths with awareness, and dedication to fight HIV/AIDS. Ignorance can be more deadly than the virus itself. Please do not be deceived; herbs, chemicals and witchcraft cannot cure HIV/AIDS. The condom is not either. The only sure way is to abstain. Both the head, heart and hands should be educated. We join the struggle to fight HIV/AIDS
MISSION: EDUCATING THE WHOLE MAN MOTTO: SUCCESS THROUGH APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
B AMICAALL FORT PORTAL MUNICIPAL COUNCIL HIV/AIDS SERVICE DIRECTORY
November 2005
iii TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acronyms ...... iii Acknowledgement ...... iv Mayor’s Foreward ...... 1 Facts on HIV and AIDS ...... 3 Definitions ...... 7 List of service organisations dealing with HIV/AIDS: NGOS and CBOS in MTC ...... 9 Fort Portal Municipal Council AIDS Task Force ...... 9 The Directory ...... 9
iv ACRONYMS CBO - Community Based Organisation NGO - Non-Government Organisation CHAI - Community Led HIV/AIDS Initiative LC1 - Local Council 1 CSO - Civil Society Organisation OVC - Orphans and Vulnerable Children STD - Sexually Transmitted Diseases RDC - Resident District Commissioner DDHS - Director District Health Services CAO - Chief Administrative Officer TASO - The AIDS Support Organisation VCT - Voluntary Counselling & Testing O.P.D - Out Patient Department E.N.T - Ear, Nose and Throat
v Acknowledgements
This service directory is based on data submitted to the AMICAALL Coor- dinator Fort Portal Chapter by the service providers and after a series of meetings and announcements over the local radio during October 2005. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all organizations dealing with HIV/AIDS in Fort Portal Municipality and any exclusions are unintentional. It is envisaged that regular updates of this directory will be compiled by the AMICAALL, Fort Portal Chapter.
Any corrections, comments, supplements or request for inclusion in the next edition should be forwarded to Mr. Chris Rwabwogo AMICAALL Co- ordinator & HIV/AIDS Focal person Fort Portal Muncipal Council Tel: 078 411916, P.O. Box 29, Fort Portal or 071-323649.
For God and my country.
Chris Mugenyi Rwabwogo AMICAALL CO-ORDINATOR FORT PORTAL CHAPTER
vi Mayor’s Foreward:
In response to the challenges of HIV/AIDS pandemic within urban com- munities, AMICAAL Fort Portal chapter has come up with this document to provide a blue print for authentic HIV/AIDS service providers.
The multi-sectoral response to HIV/AIDS emphasises on a decentralised approach, which is central to the local governments Act 1997. The Act emphasises decentralisation of governance and service delivery with devolution of powers to the local governments.
As a result it becomes inevitable for the Municipal Authority to take an upper hand in the planning and co-ordination of HIV/AIDS intervention with an overall goal of improving access to information on locally avail- able authentic services and establishment of monitoring and referral systems to facilitate a more co-ordinated and effective response to the epidemic at the local level.
Although there may be concentration of HIV/AIDS service providers in the Municipality there is evidence of lack of access by all, while the rural community has support through neighbours and relatives hence easy dis- semination of information, people living in urban areas are un attached with no social networks and less community cohesion. This puts them in an information vacuum pertaining available services, which leads to circulation of distorted information about HIV/AIDS.
In my view providing leadership for HIV/AIDS response is something, which we can all be proud of. Effective leadership and commitment can contain the epidemic, as we have seen in our country, our President His Excellency Kaguta Yoweri Museveni is a leading example, he had a bold vision to turn the tide of this global epidemic and he did, where leaders have been silent and inactive, HIV/AIDS continue to spread rapidly de- spite adequate resources being available.
However, the battle against HIV/AIDS cannot be won without the neces- sary resources. We need substantial assistance to meet the needs of
1 people. Therefore I wish to call upon my fellow local leaders and other partners to join AMICAAL to mobilise resources for HIV/AIDS.
Let me take this opportunity to thank all those who worked extremely hard to compile this directory especially the Town Clerk Fort Portal Mr. Denis Mugarra and the Co-ordinator AMICAAL Fort Portal Chapter Chris Rwabogo Mugenyi for their tireless effort.
On behalf of AMICAAL Fort Portal Chapter and on my own behalf, I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to UNDP for the financial and moral sup- port and a special way to the National Co-ordinator Dr. Mugisa John in particular and the entire secretariat who has ensured that the local lead- ership in urban centres is mobilised for HIV/AIDS response.
I thank you very much for your concern, interest and solidarity as we build for the future.
FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY
ASABA EDISON RUYONGA ADYEERI MAYOR FORT PORTAL AND CHAIRMAN FORTPORTAL MUNICIPAL AIDS FORCE
2 3.0. FACTS ON HIV AND AIDS
What is HIV/AIDS? • HIV-Human Immuno-deficiency Virus. The virus destroys the body defense system, It attacks the body soldiers and kills them leaving the person vulnerable to all sorts of diseases (e.g. TB, Pneumonia, skin Infections and diarrhoeal diseases)
• AIDS: Refers to acquired immuno deficiency syndrome • ACQUIRED. The virus is acquired through someone else. some of the ways we can acquire the disease include:
• Having unprotected sex with an HIV infected Person • Mother to child transmission during pregnancy, delivery or by breast feeding • Blood transfusion with HIV infected blood • Sharing sharp objects, which contain HIV Infected blood e.g. blades and needles.
Immune. A protection against disease causing micro-organisms. Deficiency. Loss of this protection Syndrome. A group of signs or symptoms that together define AIDS A person progresses from being HIV positive to developing AIDS.A person with AIDS also gets what are called opportunistic infections. These are usually caused by some viruses or other bacteria that our bodies have but can control from harming us. Our Immune system keeps these microbes in check.
What makes people vulnerable to HIV/AIDS in communities
Poverty Cultural practices such as having multiple partners Alcohol abuse Rape and defilement Wars and displacement Transactional sex etc…
3 Lack of education and illiteracy Lack of adequate health care Gender
General Signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS Fever Chronic Diarrhoea Skin rashes Night sweats Loss of appetite Swollen lymph glands Significant weight loss White spots in the mouth or viginal discharge (signs of yeast infection). Memory or movement problems N.B Only doctors can tell if someone has AIDS (as result of HIV Infec- tion)
You cannot be infected by HIV/AIDS by: • Shaking hands with an HIV positive person • Eating food from the same plate, sharing a cup, cutlery or cookery with HIV positive person • By hugging an HIV/AIDS positive Person • An insect bite e.g. Mosquito or any • Using the same bathroom or latrine with an HIV positive Person • Sharing a bed or sitting next to an HIV positive person • Working with an HIV positive person • By witchcraft
Living positively with HIV and AIDS Get regular counselling from a professional counsellor who will help you to come with terms with your status
Take care of your health by: • Getting treatment for any sign or symptoms of infection or ill health as soon a they occur, by visiting a health care clinic or hospital listed in this service directory
4 • Eating a health and affordable balanced diet every day and shaking on fruits and vegetables whenever you feel hungry. A balanced diet consists of proteins and fats (e.g. meat, milk, fish, cheese, nuts, and avocados). These body building foods. A balanced diet also includes carbohydrates (e.g. porridge, matooke, potatoes, rice, cassava, pasta and bread). These are energy giving foods for the body. It also includes, vitamins, which come from foods such as spinach, carrots, onions, garlic and cabbages. These foods can protect the body against infections and gives it energy. • Excising your body regularly by walking, cycling and swimming. Consult a doctor who will advise you if this is possible or not and also on the type of exercise you should do. • Getting enough sleep at night or during the day depending on your job schedule, and resting every time you feel tired • Do not take alcohol, smoke cigarettes or take harmful drugs like opium • Join people living with HIV/AIDS support group (PYC), where you can find help and understanding from people who are having simi- lar feelings and experiences to you. The names, contacts and details of such groups are included in this service directory. • Practice safe or protected sex. Use a condom correctly every time you have sex. This will prevent you from being re-infected, which will breakdown your body’s defence system further. It will also prevent you from spreading HIV/AIDS to another person. This service directory will tell you where you can get the condoms from if you are sure of how to use them properly, you can ask a health care worker or doctor. • You can also choose to abstain from having sex • If you feel strong and healthy, continue, to do your usual work • Learn to accept your status of an HIV positive person, as this is not going to change • Enhance your spiritual life
What is HIV antiretroviral Treatment? This is the main type of treatment for HIV or AIDS. It is not a cure, but it can stop people from becoming ill for many years. The treatment con- sists of drugs that have to be taken everyday for the rest of someone’s
5 is a virus and like other viruses when it is in a cell in the body it produces new copies, HIV can go and infect other previously healthy cells. It is easy for HIV to spread quickly through the billions of cells in the body if it is not stopped from replicating. Antiretroviral treatment for HIV infection consists of drugs which work against HIV infection itself by slowing down the replication of HIV in the body. The drugs are often referred as: • Antiretroviral • Anti –HIV drugs • HIV antiviral drugs Antiretroviral (ARV) treatment can extend the healthy life of someone liv- ing with HIV. If other factors remain the same, and ARV medication helps HIV+ people to survive for longer, then HIV prevalence will increase. The introduction of ARV medication can however contribute to reducing prevalence by presenting people with an incentive to be tested (those who know their status are more likely to change their behaviour and so not become infected)
Are ARVs a cure? The current drugs are treatment but not a cure; They can stop the progression of HIV. They let your immune system start to repair itself, but you will still be able to pass HIV-to another person
IMPACT OF HIV/AIDS on the community Increased poverty Increased number of orphans Straining of health services Stress/ Rising levels of anxiety in the community Increased vulnerability to infection Accusations of Witchcraft Family disputes Breakdown of family structure and class Loss of production Community vulnerability to increased infection rates
6 4.0 DEFINITIONS
In the following pages, there is a list of service providers working with HIV/AIDS in Fort Portal Municipal Council. The services provided are grouped as follows:
Care: Provision of non- medical care persons living with or affected by HIV/ AIDS, which may include provision of food, clean water, home visits, blankets, clothing or other items, moral and spiritual support, basic health care and some counselling.
Free condom provision: Condoms are provided freely.
Counselling: Include pre and posttest counselling for those living with HIV/AIDS and counselling for family and community members affected by HIV/AIDS.
Data collection: Collection of data about HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS service providers, mon- itoring and evaluation of service providers and programmes.
Education: Include health education about HIV/AIDS general provision of schooling, vocational training, training in income generating activities and education of counsellors.
Funding: Provision of funds for organisations working with HIV/AIDS including community based organisations.
Medical care: Provision of medical care to persons with HIV/AIDS, which may include treatment for opportunistic infections, immunisation and provision of drugs.
7 Orphans: Support for orphans, which may include provision of accommodation, school fees, education, uniforms and clothes, food, beddings and other things.
Policy: Involvement in advocacy lobbying and policy formation in relation to HIV/AIDS.
Sensitization: Activities to help community awareness of HIV/AIDS, avoidance and pre- vention of stigmatisation.
VCT: Voluntary counselling and testing, provision of testing facilities for HIV/ AIDS. And counselling prior for testing.
Widow/widower support: Support and care especially for widows and widowers which may include provision of basic health care, funds, food, accommodation, items for house, clothes, counselling on positive living and training on income gen- erating activities.
8 LIST OF SERVICE ORGANISATIONS, NGOS AND CBOS DEALING WITH HIV/AIDS IN FORT PORTAL MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
1. FORT PORTAL REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL Located on Kamwenge Road, South Division, Fort Portal Municipality
Government Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Shaban Abdallah Mob: 077-649311 043-22681 24Hour Service
• Out patient clinic • In patient/admissions/emergency • Standby ambulance
Clinics running from Monday-Friday 8:00A.M-5:00P.M
• Antenatal clinic • PMTCT (prevention of mother to child) • Eye clinic • E.N.T clinic (Ear, Nose and Throat) • Dental clinic • Immunisation • Othopaedic workshop/rehabilitation • Physiotherapy and occupational therapy • Laboratory • X-ray services • Blood bank • JCRC/ART clinic (HIV/AIDS) • Family planning
2. KATARAKA HEALTH CENTRE East Division, Nyakagongo Parish
9 Services offered:
• General medicine • Antenatal care and family planning • Out patient services • Immunisation • Counselling
In charge Rwabwogo M. Chris Mob: 078-411916 Clinical Officer and Co-ordinator AMICAAL Programme Fort Portal Chapter
3. KAGOTE HEALTH UNIT Western Division, Kagote Parish
Services offered
• General medicine • Antenatal care and family planning • Out patient services • Youth friendly services • Immunisation • Counselling
In charge Nyakoojo Richard Mob: 077-578863 Clinical Officer
4. MUCWA HEALTH CENTRE South Division, Kijanju Parish
Services offered • General medicine • Out patient services • Immunisation • Youth friendly services
10 In charge Rukindo Margaret Nursing Officer
5. KASUSU HEALTH CENTRE South Division, Kasusu Parish
Services offered
• General medicine • O.P.D • Immunisation
6. KATOOJO HEALTH CENTRE West Division, Muhoti
Services offered
• General medicine • Youth friendly services • O.P.D • Immunisation
PRIVATE CLINICS
7. LIFE LINE MEDICAL CENTRE Location: Rwengoma A/Kisenyi, West Division
Services offered • General medicine (Curative) • Antenatal care • RX of O.P.I • Family planning • Counselling
In charge Mugenyi Chris Tel: 078-411916/071-323649 Email: [email protected]
11 8. B.M.K CLINIC South Division, Ruhandika Street, Plot 23/25
Services offered • General medicine (Curative) • Laboratory services • In patient services • Counselling
In charge Kajumba B. Margaret Tel: 071-544811
9. KABAROLE MEDICAL CENTRE South Division, Plot 1, Moldina Street
Services offered • General medicine • E.N.T services • Dental services • Laboratory services • Mental health
In charge Dr. Ruhweza John and Dr. Nyakoojo E. 078-991903/077-581840
10. TORO MEDICAL CENTRE Rwengoma B, South Division
Services offered • In patient and Out Patient • Laboratory services • Deliver, ANC, VCT, and PMCT • General Surgical and Gynaecological Operation • X-ray
12 In charge Dr. Kakaire Othman MBCHB, MMED OBS&GYN Dr. Balidawa MBCHB MMED PEAD Dr. Musinguzi MBCHB MMED SURGERY
Contact 077-514616 Time 24hours
11. FORT PORTAL CLINIC CENTRE South Division, Plot 15/17
Services offered • General medicine (curative) • In patient services • Laboratory services
In charge Dr. Mainuka Paul Tel: 077-556604/078-654441
12. RWENZORI MEDCARE South Division, Plot 45, Bwamba Road
Services offered • Out patient services • Laboratory services
In charge Mughusu Ezekel Tel: 077-696390
13. GONZA MEDICAL CENTRE South Division, Plot 32
Services offered • General medicine (curative)
In charge Dr. Ssebuko Author Tel: 077-404042
13 14. MAYO CLINIC South Division, Plot 25, Babiha Road
Services offered • General medicine • Surgical services
In charge Dr. Shabban Abdallah Tel: 077-649311
15. KYAKAIGO HEALTH CENTRE West Duvusuib, Nyabukara Parish
Services offered • General medicine (curative) • Family planning
In charge Rubaale Consolate (Mrs) Tel: 077-390242 Title Nursing Officer
PRIVATE NURSING/MATERNITY HOMES
16. Nyabukara Domicilliary Clinic West Division
Services Offered • Antenatal Care • Out Patient Services • Counselling
In-charge - Ssozi Gladys Mary Kaheru Title - Registered Midwife Tel: 078-341433
14 17. Agewe Galoho Domicilliary Clinic South Division Isekahungu
Services Offered • Antenatal Care • Family Planning • Counselling
In-charge - Imelda Namazzi Kakorwa Title - Enrolled Midwife Tel: 0483 22688 077 540331
18. Agetereine Nursing Home South Division Malibo Road
Services Offered • General Medicine • In patient and Out Patient Department • Voluntary Counselling and Testing • Laboratory Services
In-charge - Dr. Byabanyagi Sanyu
19. Martyrs Nursing Home South Division Balya Road
Services Offered • Nursing General • Antenatal Services
In-charge - Mrs. Mugasa Christine Title - Nursing Officer Tel: 077 414801
15 20. M.M.K Clinic West Division Booma West
Services Offered • Antenatal Care • Family Planning • Laboratory Services • HIV Counselling • Mental Health
In-charge - Mr. Kaija and Kaija Rachel Tel: 077 462314
PRIVATE PHARMACIES
21. Hawa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Plot Babiiha Road South Division
Services Offered • Selling Quality Drugs, Cosmetics and Sundries • Distribution of Drugs to Bulk Buyers • Whole Sale and Retail Services • Prices are Negotiable
In-charge - Hajat Zaina Ndora Title - Pharmacist, Janet Ndahura Tel: 077 604526/048 23092
16 EMERGENCIES ARE SERVED AT ANY TIME
22. Benelux Pharmacy Ltd South Division Plot 4 Rwenzori Road
Services Offered
• Sell Drugs and Sundries • Whole Sale and Retail
In-charge - Sr. Mary Gorretti Kagwera Title - Registered Nurse Tel: 077 487728
23. Byamaka Pharmaceuticals Ltd. South Division Plot 3 Laggard Road
Service Offered • Whole Sale and Retail Pharmacy • Selling Drugs and Sundries
In-charge - Byamukama Aggrey Title - Pharmacist Tel. 077 487728 / 077 506768
24. Virika Pharmaceuticals Stores South Division Plot 19 Laggard Road
Services offered • Procurement and Distribution of Essential Drugs and Sundries • Credit Facility for the Church based and Reliable Charity NGO’s Health Units • Training and Provision of Objective Drug Information
17 In-charge - Dr. Sr. Rovina M. Turyazayo Title - Pharmacist Tel: 077 467122 / 0483-22229 E-mail:[email protected]
25. Fort Portal Pharmacy Babiiha Road
Services Offered Sell Drugs and Sundries Whole Sale and Retail
In-charge - Ohairwe Goulmira Tel: 071 178887 Open - 8.30a.m – 7.00p.m
FORT PORTAL MUNICIPAL COUNCIL HIV/AIDS TASK FORCE
Contact Persons:
Asaba Edison Ruyonga Adyeeri -Mayor
Mugarra Denis - Town Clerk Tel: 077-738885
Rwabwogo Mugenyi Chris Co-ordinator Fort Portal Chapter 078-411916
18 FORT PORTAL MUNICIPAL AIDS TASK FORCE:
1. His Worship Asaba E.Ruyonga Chairman (Mayor Fort Portal Municipality)
2. Monday K. Richard ViceChairman (Ag.Town Clerk)
3. Mugwenyi Rwabwogo Chris Secretary (Coordinator)
4. Mr. Bafaaki A.Kayonga Member (District Chairperson Kabarole)
5. Ms.Mbeine Gilbert Member (Senior Health Inspector)
6. Ms.Tibakanya Gertrude Member (Municipal Education Officer)
7. Ms Kerungi Pollyn Member (Community Dev’t Assistant)
8. Mr.Ruhunda Alex Member (Director Kabarole Research & Resource Centre)
9. Mr.Rwagweri Steven Member (Director Engabu Za Tooro)
10. Ms Kabasahura Member (P.L.W.A’s)
11. MR.Musinguzi Eva Member (P.L.W.A’s)
19 12 Nakulubya Theopista Member (P.L.W.A’s)
13. Mr.Tinkasimire Ramathan Member (Chairperson LCIII West)
14. Kirungi Eric Member (Chairperson LCIII East)
15. Kwebiha Brain Member (Chairperson LCIII South)
16. Businge Grace (Mrs) Member (RDC’S Respresentative)
17 Dr. Amanyire Gideon Member (D.D.H.S Kabarole)
18. Mr.Bakenga B. Michael Member (Respresentative KIWEDI)
19. Fr. Leopold Kaahwa Member (Dicesian Focal Person on HIV Aids)
20. Mrs. Rwankwenge Betty Member (Leader UWESO Fort Portal)
21. Shelk Sullaiman Ssali Member (Islamic Community)
20 FORT PORTAL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL We meet the challenge of promoting Education P. O. BOX 457
Tel: 0483-22565, Mob:We 077-493861
Fort Portal Senior Secondary School is in the heart of Fort Portal town lo- cated along Kaboyo Road.
It is fully registered private school with Ministry of Education and with UNEB, Centre Number for “O” and “A” levels. It is currently one of the most excel- lent private schools in the Region Academically, Discipline, Development, and Diverse Curricula.
Has taken the lead in a fight against HIV/AIDS sexually transmitted diseases and child pregnancy.
Lets join Fort Portal Senior Secondary School not only for academics but also survival for mankind.
HIV/AIDS can be defeated in the nearest future if both of us join the strug- gle diverse as we are.
21 Together we fight HIV/AIDS
Fort Portal Municipal Council AMICAALL Uganda Programme P. O. Box 29, City Hall, Room B 403/4 Fort Portal P. O. Box 26323, Kampala Tel: 041-341350/250102 Mob: 077-463386 Email: [email protected] Website: www.amicaall.org
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