Launch of 3rd National AIDS Strategic Plan
The country has just invigorated her commitment towards the delivery of Universal access targets by deliberate shelving of the 2nd National AIDS Strategic Plan (KNASP II) and unveiling of a 3rd Strategic Plan (KNASP 111 2009/10 – 2012/13). During the ‘summative review of KNASP 11’ and the subsequent development of KNASP 111, NEPHAK was at the forefront mobilizing PLHIV and affected communities to be part of this transition. NEPHAK must now move to disseminate and communicate key aspects of KNASP 111 to the entire PLHIV membership. Within the new strategic plan, NEPHAK has identified the need for targeted advocacy and communication for an expanded prevention framework that would work to empower PLHIV to reduce their risk of HIV–transmission and minimize re-infection. Working under the UA framework, NEPHAK has committed to reach 80% of PLHIV, their partners and family members, including discordant couples with information on prevention with positives (PwPs). Prevention with positives refer to approaches and strategies designed to empower PLHIV to reduce their risk of HIV transmission and minimize chances of re-infection.