Together We Can

This report documents the Mingende practice model for preventing parent-to-child transmission of HIV (PPTCT) and analyses factors leading to the success of the PPTCT programme at the Mingende Rural Hospital (MRH) in Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea. It captures innovative methods and processes that have led to the MRH's successful follow up for the continuum of care to reduce fall out rates and improve timely ART provision as well as adherence.

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Weaving together HIV prevention, treatment and care with maternal and child health services for the Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission of HIV in Papua New Guinea. Elements of the PPTCT HIV programme

HIV Resource material for young people

A consolidated and updated nationaly endorsed teaching and learning package contributing towards the prevention of HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and gender based violence among 15-24 year old out of school young people was recently launched by the Papua New Guinea National AIDS Council Secretariat.

Resources

Infant feeding in the context of HIV and AIDS

Breastfeeding Policy. What every health worker needs to know about breastfeeding