ART Centres in Delhi:
1. RML Hospital, 2. AIIMS, 3. LN Hospital, 4. Safdarjung Hospital, 5. GTB Hospital, 6. DDU Hospital, 7. Dr BSA Hospital, 8. NITRD, 9. Kalawati Sharan Children Hospital
10. LBS Hospital, 11. Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital
For Prison Inmates :
1. ART Centre, Tihar Prisons
Role of ART Centres :
Objectives :
To provide comprehensive package of services to eligible persons with HIV/AIDS.
- Identify eligible persons with HIV/AIDS requiring ART through laboratory services (HIV testing, CD4 Count & other required investigations to rule out/detect any underlying OI).
- Provide free ARV & O.I. Drugs to eligible persons with HIV/AIDS continuously with provision of counseling services before & during treatment for ensuring drug adherence.
- Educate persons & escorts on nutritional requirements. Hygiene & measures to prevent transmission of Infection.
- Refer patients requiring specialized services or admission.
- Provide condoms
Functions of ART Centres:
Medical Function:
- Diagnosis & Treatment of Opportunistic Infections (O.I.)
- Start PLHA on ART
- Monitor Patients on ART & Manage Side Effects
- Provide In-Patient Care when necessary
- Facilitate Linkage between other Service Providers
- Facilitate Easy Access to Specialist's Care as necessary.
Psychological Functions:
- Provide Psychological Support to PLHAs
- Provide Counseling for Drug Adherence
- Educate PLHAs on Proper Nutrition
- Advise for Risk Reduction Behaviour & Use of Condoms.
Social Functions:
- Facilitate PLHAs to access Govt & NGO Resources.
- Facilitate Linkage between other service providers like educational help for children & Income Generation Programmes.
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