Care and Support of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)

Importance of care and support to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)

1. It enables them to prolong their lives in case they are administered with ARVs.
2. It reduces fear of death.
3. It enables them to perform their daily activities without fear.
4. It reduces depression and self-dislike.

Importance of health care for STIs, STDs and opportunistic diseases

1. Discrimination leads to depression, loneliness, loss of performance at work and school.
2. Early testing and treatment will help to treat or slow down the development of the infection or disease in its early stage.
3. Proper treatment can save life and prevent long term effects such as infertility.
4. Healthcare professionals can give appropriate counseling on how to manage the infections.
5. Testing gives peace of mind.
6. Proper health care reduces the chance of infecting other people.