Stories from the Field
Nov 26, 2019 | Stories from the Field
The transition from childhood to adulthood can be rife with challenges related to identity, health, and wellbeing. For adolescents living with HIV in Côte d’Ivoire, these struggles are often amplified due to stigma, a lack of readily available information, and a...
Nov 22, 2019 | Stories from the Field
Lesotho is a mountainous country in southern Africa where, in some areas, it is unusual to see a vehicle and the only means of transportation is by horseback. In such areas, accessing health and social welfare services can be a challenge, especially for children....
Aug 29, 2019 | Stories from the Field
At ICAP’s office in Juba, South Sudan, Shambel Aragaw’s phone buzzes. Aragaw, a medical doctor, is the technical director for ICAP in South Sudan, and the buzz is a WhatsApp notification. But not just any notification. This is the daily summary of all HIV-related...
Jun 5, 2019 | Stories from the Field
For pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV, antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a safe and effective way to avoid transmitting HIV to their babies. Strategies like Option B+, where expectant mothers living with HIV are offered lifelong ART regardless of their...
Jun 5, 2019 | Stories from the Field
At the Lundazi Urban Clinic in Zambia’s Eastern Province, an ICAP-supported community lay counselor welcomed Susan as she hurried in. “How come you are late for pharmacy pick-up?” the counselor asked. “I could not leave the village as I had to participate in field...
