L'AMIE

Published purpose

This project aims to support Burundi’s national AIDS policy by helping to ''Prevent Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission'' (PMCT) in 4 communities. To do so, the project is strengthening existing health services by opening a PMCT specialized health centre. It focuses on ensuring effective health services for HIV-positive pregnant and breastfeeding women, and awareness of the importance of avoiding transmission of HIV from mothers to their children. Activities include: establishing a program with a comprehensive monitoring plan for the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission; training female beneficiaries in health, hygiene and nutrition; training home care workers; and, broadcasting radio announcements concerning mother-to-child HIV transmission. Reaching more than 150 HIV-positive pregnant or breastfeeding women and 150 infants, and providing training to 15 home care workers, the project is in line with the priorities of the Government of Burundi’s national health plan. L’AMIE is working in partnership with ''Association de prise en charge des orphelins du sida'' (APECOS) to implement this project. This project is part of Canada's Maternal, Newborn and Child Health commitment.