Schemes of NACO Implemented Through NGOs
The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) collaborates with NGOs and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to implement various schemes aimed at preventing and managing HIV/AIDS. Here are the key schemes implemented through NGOs:
1. Community Care Centers (CCCs)
Objective:
- Provide comprehensive care, support, and treatment services to People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV).
- Facilitate adherence to Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) and monitor the treatment’s effectiveness.
Services Provided:
- Basic medical care, counseling, and treatment adherence support.
- Management of opportunistic infections.
- Psychosocial support and nutritional advice.
- Referral services for ART centers and other health facilities.
- Counseling on HIV prevention and positive living.
Implementation:
- Managed by NGOs/CBOs in collaboration with NACO.
- Ensure patient retention in care and adherence to treatment.
2. NGO/CBO Operational Guidelines
Objective:
- Standardize the operational procedures for NGOs and CBOs involved in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support programs.
Key Components:
- Capacity building and training for NGO/CBO staff.
- Community mobilization and awareness activities.
- Targeted interventions for high-risk groups (e.g., sex workers, MSM, IDUs).
- Condom promotion and distribution.
- Behavior change communication (BCC) to promote safer practices.
- Linkages with health services for testing, treatment, and care.
Funding and Support:
- Financial assistance and technical support from NACO.
- Regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure the effectiveness of interventions.
- Reporting and documentation as per NACO guidelines.
Source:
- Portal Content Team, National AIDS Control Organization (NACO)
For more detailed guidelines and implementation procedures, NGOs and CBOs can refer to the NACO website and the specific operational guidelines provided by NACO.
