SHALOOM CARE HOUSE
ARCHDIOCESE OF MWANZA
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL REPORT
REPORTING PERIOD: JAN – DEC 2017
P.0.BOX 1421 MWANZA - TANZANIA PHONE: +255 28 25 60 745 E-MAIL: [email protected]
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ABBREVIATIONS
AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
ARV - Antiretroviral
ART - Antiretroviral Therapy
BMC - Bugando Medical Centre
FBO - Faith Based Organization
CHAC - Community HIV and AIDS Coordinator
CTC - Care and Treatment Clinic
DACC - District AIDS Control Coordinator
HBC - Home Based Care
HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus
IGA - Income Generating Activities
NGO - Non-Government Organization
OI - Opportunistic Infections
OVC - Orphans and Vulnerable Children
PLHA - People Living with HIV/AIDS
SCH - Shaloom Care House
SILC - Savings and Internal Lending Community
VCT - Voluntary Counselling and Testing
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The achievements of Shaloom Care House in 2017 were accomplished through the collaborative efforts of many stakeholders. Shaloom Care House would like to recognize the important contributions made by colleagues from public and private sectors, non-government organizations, donors’ communities, and individuals who gave generously of their time and resources.
Shaloom Care House would like to acknowledge Star Television, Radio Free Africa and Kwa Neema FM for collaborating locally with our Institution in various ways, especially during HIV/AIDS week in the fall of November 2017. This collaboration successfully increased community awareness of HIV/AIDS and mobilization for health.
We also appreciate the Ilemela Municipal Council for their ARV support and technical assistance throughout the year. I will mention the names of a few leaders; Dr. Ageline Mabula (MP of Ilemela) and the Deputy Minister of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlement Development of Tanzania, The DMO of Ilemela Dr.Frolian Tinuga, DACC of Ilemela Dr. Maria Kapinga, CHACC of Ilemela Mr. Kisanji and Mr. Finias
We gratefully recognize the generous support and commitment of the Dutch community, led by Sister Corrie, and Mrs. Maria van Strijp, together with Andre, Bernadette and Willem, Dr. Peter, Marija and Kees for their invaluable financial and technical support to Shaloom.
We also appreciate the Tafadhali Foundation and Juliana Sisters, both from Holland, M.W.A.N.Z.A ev Wurzburg from Germany, the Society of Missionaries of Africa, and the Maryknoll Lay Mission Association from the United State. And we extend our thanks to the many individuals and benefactors who generously provided support to Shaloom in a variety of ways. I would have mentioned Michael Stolz from Germany.
Finally, we would like to give special thanks to the Archdiocese of Mwanza, specifically the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mwanza, His Grace Jude Thadeus Rwai’chi, and the Health Director of the Archdiocese of Mwanza, Fr.Pamphilius Madata and the Health Secretary Eupharasia Nyange for their close supervision of Shaloom Care House.
Lastly, we would like to extend our special appreciation to all of the Shaloom Care House staff and home based care volunteers for serving the people of Mwanza and making Shaloom Care House accessible to the most vulnerable in our community.
Mr. Msafiri Wanna
Project Coordinator
Shaloom Care House
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
For twenty-five years, Shaloom Care House has been providing Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) services, Home Based Care (HBC), Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and support to people living with HIV/AIDS, and orphans and vulnerable children and their families. Currently Shaloom Care House provides services to 1997 people living with HIV, and 340 orphans and vulnerable children. Shaloom Care House also coordinates the work of 58 home based care providers, who supplement the efforts of the staff. In addition, Shaloom Care House has developed a resource centre to improve the academic performance of children who are registered at the centre and other impoverished neighborhood children. Shaloom Care House also provides an Early Childhood Development program for the poor orphans and vulnerable children.
While we are appreciating many achievements, Shaloom Care House also continues to experience several challenges, including minimal financial support from the local community of Mwanza and a need for greater funding. Out of economic necessity, some valuable project activities have been eliminated; other initiatives have been delayed.
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CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Archdiocese of Mwanza
The Archdiocese of Mwanza is comprised of five districts in the Mwanza region (Ilemela, Nyamagana, Kwimba, Misungwi and west of the Magu District).
Health Department
The Health Department of the Archdiocese of Mwanza was established in 1990 as an executive organ of the Archdiocese of Mwanza under the highest authority of the Mwanza Archdiocesan Medical Board. This board has the role of establishing health policies and safeguarding church ethics in all health facilities, training institutions, health projects and health units under the archdiocese.
1.2 BACKGROUND
Shaloom Care House is one of the projects of the Health Department of the Archdiocese of Mwanza. Shaloom Care House was established in 1992, under the HIV prevention program of the Archdiocese, following the 1987 declaration of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference to combat HIV/AIDS.
Shaloom Care House provides services in Mwanza City (both Ilemela and Nyamagana Districts) for all, regardless of creed, nationality, tribe or color. The extensive services offered by Shaloom Care House include psychosocial support, health care, education, and legal support to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) and Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and their families.
1.2.1 Vision Statement We strive to be a community free of poverty and HIV/AIDS, that respects, promotes and protects human rights, and is dedicated to caring for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
1.2.2 Mission Statement To foster positive change in the lives of people with HIV/AIDS, and orphans and vulnerable children through improving the quality of their social well-being, facilitating their health care and recognizing their needs and rights
1.2.3 Core Values of Shaloom Shaloom is guided by the central belief that reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS and the negative impact of this condition on people’s lives is extremely important. We strive to
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help people living with HIV/AIDS and impoverished AIDS-related orphans and families to become increasingly healthy and actively-contributing members of the society.
1.2.4 Staffing
Shaloom Care House is staffed with 10 full time employees and three part time staff. There are also 57 individuals who work as home based care volunteers at the community level to link the centre with the direct beneficiaries in the community.
1.2.5 Beneficiaries
The beneficiaries of Shaloom are described as direct and indirect beneficiaries.
Direct beneficiaries
The direct beneficiaries of Shaloom Care House are as follows:
People living with HIV/AIDS who are served by the programs AIDS-related orphans and vulnerable children involved in the programs Family members and dependents of those served by the programs Mwanza youth served by behavior-change programs
Indirect beneficiaries
This group of beneficiaries includes the following:
Shaloom staff Volunteer counselors or and home based care volunteers The whole community of Mwanza, particularly the Ilemela District
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CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Home Based Care and Care and Treatment Clinic Units The fundamental goal of Shaloom Care House is: to improve the health and quality of life of those living with HIV/AIDS by 1) enhancing the patients’ ARV adherence by providing support and insisting on good compliance and 2) helping all people living with HIV to know their HIV status.
These objectives are met by Shaloom Care House through the provision of the following services: identifying and registering patients; counseling; HIV testing; visiting patients in their homes; providing adherence counseling for antiretroviral therapy (ARV); formulating and coordinating post-test clubs; providing material and food support to those living with HIV/AIDS; identifying, training, and supporting volunteer home based care providers, treating opportunistic infections;, providing of antiretroviral medication to people living with HIV/AIDS; and making patient referrals.
2.1 Identification and Registration of People Living with HIV/AIDS
During the year 2017, we have identified 287 new clients, 101 male and 186 female, and have registered 176 of them at the center.
Table 1: People Living with HIV/AIDS Identified and Registered at SCH in 2017
Age category M F Total Below 15 (0 -14) 4 3 7 15 -17years 0 2 2 18 and above 64 103 167 Total 68 108 176
Table 2: Newly Registered Clients at Shaloom Care and Treatment Clinic
Age category M F Total Below 15 (0 -14) 0 0 0 15 -17years 0 0 0 18 and above 4 21 25 Total 4 21 25
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Table 3: People Living with HIV/AIDS Receiving Services through December 2017
Age category M F Total Below 15 (0 -14) 55 53 108 15 -17years 7 8 15 18 and above 505 1369 1874 Total 567 1430 1997
The statistics above indicate 71.6% of those with HIV/AIDS cared for by SCH are women, and 28.4% are men.
Figure 1: Relationship in Percentage between Male and Female Clients at SCH December 2017
2.2 Antiretroviral Medications (ARVs)
The number of clients using antiretroviral medications has been increasing due to the effects of amendments made in the National Guidelines for ARV and the increased awareness in the community. The new guideline states that all clients tested HIV positive are eligible to start ARV.
In 2017 approximately 83.5% of our clients with HIV/AIDS were using ARVs (1667 out of 1997). By comparison in 2016, 76.7% of our clients were using ARVs (1423 out of
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1856) and in 2015, 71.4% of our clients were using ARVs (1259 out of 1647) and in 2014 were 66.5 %( 997 out of 1501)
Fig 1: The trend of using ARVs for the Clients cared for by SCH for the last four years (The trend in percentage)
The graph above shows that the trend of using ARVs for the clients cared for by SCH has a positive relationship
Table 4: Shaloom Care House HIV/AIDS Client Use of ARVs in 2017
Age M F Total Below 15 (0 -14) 47 48 95 15 -17years 12 9 21 18 and above 312 1239 1551 Total 371 1296 1667
2.3 Treatment of Opportunistic Infections
This activity has been performed at the Centre, and at the patients’ households, by the doctor and nurses. In 2017, we managed to treat 1396 people living with HIV/AIDS and 53 children who were not HIV positive but registered at Shaloom Youth Centre as orphans and vulnerable children.
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Table 5: Number of People with HIV/AIDS & Non-reactive Orphans and Vulnerable Children attended for Opportunistic Infection Treatment in 2017
Status Male/ Boys Female/Girls Total People with HIV/AIDS Adult 320 996 1316
Children 39 41 80 Children (Non-reactive) 26 27 53 Total 354 848 1449
2.4 Voluntary Counseling and Testing – VCT Services
This activity was performed at the Centre and through outreach services. During 2017, 2763 clients were tested.
Table 6: Clients Who Appeared for VCT Services in 2017
Table 6.1: Clients Who Tested Positive in 2017
The table 6.1; indicates that 50.4% of the clients who tested positive were between 25 to 35 years; 29.1% were aged 24 and under, and 20.4% were aged 36 and above. Therefore the vulnerable group is between 25-35 years. Generally the percentage of the client’s diagnosed HIV positive was 3.7. In comparison to 2016, there is a drop of 4.4% while the numbers of clients appeared for HIV test increased by 33.3%.
Age category Total clients tested Total Male Female
0-24 years 370 491 861 25-35 years 412 766 1178 36-above 223 501 724 Total 1005 1758 2763
Age category Clients tested positive Total Male Female
0-24 years 16 14 30 25-35 years 25 27 52 36-above 10 11 21 Total 51 52 103
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Figure 2: Relationship in Percentage among Clients who diagnosed HIV Positive for the last four years: 2014-2017
The graph above indicates that the new HIV infections has been dropping every year from 2014
Table 7: Number of People who Appeared for VCT in the Last Four Years (2014-2017)
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people tested
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Diagnosed HIV+ in %
# of people tested
Diagnosed HIV+
Diagnosed HIV+ in %
Data 1565 266 16.9 1893 252 13.3 2073 172 8.3 2763 103 3.7
The table above indicates that many people have changed their behavior and they do appear for HIV testing and the numbers of clients diagnosed HIV positive has been dropping.
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Some of the outreach programs for mobile HIV testing conducted by SCH in 2017 at Kayenze dogo the outskirt of Mwanza city
Table 8: Out of service
Age category M F Total Below 15 (0 -14) 0 0 0 15 -17years 0 0 0 18 and above 11 24 35 Total 11 24 35
Table 8 shows patients who are out of service for various reasons. In this period twenty five clients were deceased, 11 were male and 14 were female. Ten clients were transferred to other facilities, all of them were female.
2.5 Food and Nutritional Support
Nutritional flour (Unga wa lishe) was offered to Shaloom clients living with HIV/AIDS who suffered from moderate or severe malnutrition or had a body-mass index below 18.5, and to all children living with HIV. 101 adults with HIV/AIDS and 118 children received nutritional flour weekly. In addition, 667 People living with HIV received maize flour, beans and rice weekly.
2.6 Home Visits/Adherence counseling and Community Mobilization
Home visits were conducted at the patients’ households by home based care volunteers and the nurse counselors. The aims of home visiting were to follow up on ARV adherence for those living with HIV/AIDS, counseling patients about ARVs, and to increase community awareness of HIV/AIDS.
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In 2017, 1904 patients were visited in their homes: 491 male adults, 1413 female adults, and 102 children.
Also, more than 2,000,000 people were reached when HIV and AIDS education was provided through community mobilization. This was done publicity in collaboration with local media via Star Television, Radio SAUT, Radio Free Africa and Kwa Neema Fm Radio during World AIDS Day, and additionally through outreach programs such as mobile HIV testing.
2.7 Tracking Lost Clients For Follow-Up In 2017, we received a list of 314 people living with HIV/AIDS, 90 male and 224 female who missed their appointments at local hospitals and clinics, including Bugando Hospital, Souko Toure, Hindu Union, Pasiansi Dispensary and Kirumba Dispensary. From that list, we managed to identify 213 clients. 65 male and 148 female (equivalent to 67.8%) and provided feedback to these particular health facilities.
2.8 Referrals and Networking
Shaloom Care House is collaborating with other stakeholders, including health facilities located in Mwanza, to provide comprehensive care and management to the HIV patients. Some of the stakeholders are Mwananchi Hospital, Bugando Medical Centre, Sekou Toure Hospital, Angaza, Makongoro, Hindu Union Hospital, Pasiansi Health Centre, Nyakahoja Dispensary, Kirumba Health Centre, Karume and Uzima Centre.
During this period, Shaloom Care House referred 484 patients to other health facilities.142 of these clients were male and 342 were female.
Table 9: Patients Referred out to Other Health Facilities
Reason HF referred to Male Female Total Sputum and X-ray S/Toure hospital 43 78 121 Viral load Bmc and Hindu 48 141 189 CD4 count and FB Mwananchi 11 47 58 Further investigations Baylor(children centre) 4 8 12 Admission S/Toure Hospital 36 68 104 Total 142 342 484
2.9 Home Based Care Volunteers Home based care volunteers supported the patients and their families by giving general counseling and adherence counseling on ARVs, and providing health education regarding prevention of new infections and behavioral change. They conducted monthly meetings in order to share ideas on the difficulties and strength of their work. In this period we managed to conduct a three days refresher course for all 58 Home Based Care Providers.
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CHAPTER THREE
3.0 YOUTH UNIT
This is another core unit at Shaloom Care House aimed at creating a positive and safe environment for children. The youth unit staff prioritizes the health, education and psychosocial needs of the orphaned and most vulnerable children.
3.1 Registration of New Orphans and Vulnerable Children
During this period, we registered 20 orphans and vulnerable children; 11 boys and 9 girls. Among these newly registered OVC, 3 are living with HIV and all are boys.
Table 10: Orphans and Vulnerable Children Registered in 2017
Status Boys Girls Total OVC 8 9 17 OVC with HIV/AIDS 3 0 3 Total 11 9 20
Table 11: Total Number of Orphans and Vulnerable Children Receiving Services in 2017
Boys Girls Total Children not yet in school 0 0 0 Primary School OVCs 101 94 195 Secondary School OVCs 54 85 139 Total 155 179 134
3.2 Guidance and Counseling of Children
Guidance and counseling was given as usual to all Shaloom children through group and individual meetings. During this period, we managed also to solve 18 cases. Six of them were family cases. The rest were academic cases. All the problems were solved by the Youth Counselor and other Shaloom Care House.
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3.3 Mahavi, Youth Alive and guardians Meetings in 2017
MAHAVI Is a group of orphans and vulnerable children cared for by SCH, with an age limit of 13 years. Most of these children are in primary schools. YOUTH ALIVE is a group of orphans and vulnerable children cared for by SCH, with an age limit of 18 years. Most of these are in secondary schools and colleges. During this period, the total number of meetings held was 20; 10 for Youth Alive and 10 for MAHAVI. Moral issues and life skills were the principal agenda of the meetings. The average attendance for these meetings was 125 children for MAHAVI and 55 for YOUTH. The guardians meetings were also conducted monthly. The total numbers of 11 meetings were done with an average attendance of 24 guardians.
3.3.1 Orphan and Vulnerable Children Annual Gathering in 2017
On 2rd December 2017 all the children cared for by Shaloom Care House came together for recreation. The day was full of festive activities; children presented their different talents such as singing, dancing and drama. Approximately 308 children were in attendance.
3.4 Shaloom Play Group
Shalooom Care House works with Maryknoll Lay Missioners to provide a kinder program which fosters school readiness for impoverished orphans and vulnerable children aged 5 to 7 years. Many of the children’s family members or guardians receive services from SCH.
Missioner Susana Carpenter, a retired teacher from the US, partners with two local women to provide the Play Group.
During this period, the total number of children active in the program was 18. Eight will advance to Primary school class one in 2018. Ten children, who require a second year due to their young age or handicaps
3.5 Library and Computer Training Program
The computer program was not successful because the Centre lacks a permanent and competent trainer. The average attendance in the library program was 5 children per day.
The Library Program was successful. In this period the total numbers of 324 children were in the attendance.
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3.6 Distribution of School Supplies and School Fees
In this period school supplies were given to 340 orphans and vulnerable children at all levels of schooling. Materials supplied include counter books, small exercise books, reams of papers, and school uniforms. Shoes and socks were also given to some children.
School fees were paid to A level students and to a few students who are in private schools. The new government provides free education to those enrolled in primary schools and beginning secondary school levels only.
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CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Achievements
i. SCH managed to prepare and celebrate the historical event of 25th Anniversary in July 29th 2017. The event involved development partners from abroad and local partners.
ii. During this period we provided educational support for 340 orphans and vulnerable children in primary school and in both levels of secondary school.
iii. Quality and holistic services were offered. In this period HIV testing and counseling were provided to 2763 people, care and treatment provided to 1449 people living with HIV.
iv. We succeeded in bringing revitalized health to some of our bedridden clients who now are able to work in their own business as before.
v. The establishment of the Library and study areas led to the improved academic performance of the secondary school youngsters cared for by SCH.
vi. SCH has managed to change the lives of poor orphans and vulnerable children through educational support. Over 3000 children have been supported by SCH since 1996. From this group we have medical doctors, teachers at all levels, soldiers and police officers, popular artists, business workers, and more.
vii. We improved networking and collaboration with other stakeholders, including health facilities and educational institutions. We continue to have good relationships with the government of the United Republic of Tanzania through Ilemela Municipal Council and our project partners.
viii. We have not lost touch with any clients in our follow-up programme over the last four years.
ix. SCH contributed to the reduced rate of new HIV infections and raised awareness in the community. (Ref. Table 6.1 and figure 2)
4.1 Challenges
i. Lack of a permanent clinical officer and laboratory personnel. We have hired a doctor from nearby health facilities who provides service for two days only.
ii. Some parents and orphans and vulnerable children supported by SCH have not cooperated with the organization’s policies.For example some of the children not regularly come for the monthly meetings.
iii. The uses of Mwananchi Hospital CTC number is still a big challenge, because Mwananchi Hospital is located in Nyamagana district while SCH is found in the Ilemela district.
iv. Most of the post-test clubs have become inactive. v. The number of clients increases every year while the resources remain the
same.
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vi. Inadequate finance restricts SCH’s ability to begin some desired activities, such as vocational training.
vii. The home based care volunteers lack home based care kits and supplies. We would like to recruit additional volunteers as well. Currently there are 57 home based care volunteers serving 1877 clients; the ratio is 1:33.
4.2 Future Plans
i. To strengthen the institution’s capacity by employing a permanent Laboratory Technician.
ii. To improve and develop the services given at Shaloom Care House by introducing a mobile Care and Treatment Clinic.
iii. To improve and develop the services provided at SCH by seeking more partners. iv. To foster networking with the Government and other organizations. v. To foster participation of the local community members in caring for the patients. vi. To increase the transparency of our reporting, specifically in financial matters. vii. To strengthen community-based intervention for HIV positive pregnant women in
pre-natal and post-natal stages.
4.3 Partnership and Networking
Shaloom works very closely with the government of the United Republic of Tanzania, especially the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ministry of Education and Vocational Training and the Ilemela Municipality. We also network with large hospitals and health Institutions such as Bugando, Sekou Toure, Mwananchi and Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative.
Shaloom partners with many international associations and organizations such as M.W.A.N.Z.A ev Wurzburg, Society of Missionaries of Africa, Juliana Sisters Tafadhali Foundation, and Busega Scotland Foundation. SCH also has a good network with local organizations such as Amani Girls, Uzima Centre and Upendo Daima
Lastly, SCH has good collaborations with educational Institutions such as Buhare CDTI, Sokoine University and St. Augustine University of Tanzania. We always provide field placement for students from the above institutions.
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CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 APPENDIX
5.1 The 25th anniversary of Shaloom Care House
The ceremony took place on 29th July 2017 the event was well organized by the
management of SCH. There were three sessions, the first session was the Holly Mass
followed by Speeches from the Coordinator of SCH, The Guest of Honor, Archbishop of
Mwanza, Representative of donors from Holland and other potential guests like District
Commissioner of Nyagana who represented the Regional Commissioner of Mwanza
Region. The children cared for by SCH also got an opportunity to present their talents
in traditional dancing, singing and other recreational activities and the last session was
joint lunch.
The Holly Mass was celebrated by His Grace. Thaddaeus Ruwa ichi the
Archbishop of Mwanza.
The Guest of Honor was Dr. Angeline Mabula the Deputy Minister of lands,
Housing and Human Settlement of Tanzania.
Guests from Abroad;
I. Bernadette Willem from Tafadhali Foundation Holland
II. Maria Van Strijp and Andre Van Strijp from Holland.
The attendees were about 900 while the children from SCH project were about
300.
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Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi the Archbishop of Mwanza, addressed the attendees in
the ceremony of 25th Anniversary of Shaloom Care House. In his speech he reminded
the audience that, the presence of SCH facility is a specific part of the Catholic Church
evangelism mission. The evangelism that aims to make the various victims to gain the
comfort of Christ the Good Shepherd through the compassionate and loving services
offered by the Catholic Church via the Archdiocese of Mwanza, like Jesus who cured
the Sick and compassionate for the poor ( Matt 8: 1-4; 9:1-8; 9:32-33) John (4:43-53;
5:1-9; 6:1-11)
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Dr. Angeline Mabula. The Deputy Minister of Lands, Housing and Human
Settlement of Tanzania and the Legislator of Ilemela
In her speech, she congratulates the Archbishop of Mwanza and the staff team of
Shaloom Care House for their wholehearted effort in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
She said “As we heard from your speech, you have done a very good job in these 25
years”
She promised to solve some few challenges mentioned by the Director of Shaloom
Care House including the registration of SCH and the issue of permanent clinician. The
guest of honor also responded to the shortage of computers by providing two computers
to the Archbishop of Mwanza for Shaloom Care House.
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Mr. Msafiri Wanna the director for Shaloom Care House giving the speech to the
attendees.
In his speech he mentioned that, the center was established in 1992 and was
expanding year after year. In December 2001 they started to provide HIV testing and
counseling. The service has been provided for free, without charge to any person who
wishes to know his/her HIV status. The service is provided at the Centre and in various
locations through outreach programs. Since its inception in December 2001 through
March 2017 they have managed to test 3,432,459 people: 2,510,351 female and
922,108 male. 323,552, or 9.4% of those tested, have been HIV positive.
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Bernadette van de Van the representative of donor community including the Tafadhali
Foundation from Holland, talking to the audience during the 25th anniversary of SCH.
She said, The Tafadhali Foundation has been able to support SCH since 2001. She
was very happy that the foundation has been able to contribute, albeit from a far
distance, to the enormous success of SCH. She promised to go on supporting SCHfor
some few years to come. She was very happy to be allowed to be a witness of the
tremendous achievements of Shaloom Care House.
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Sr. Gratiana Nunuga, one of the founders of SCH
Mr. Andre Strijp one of the donors from Holland
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Maria Van Strijp one of the donors from Holland
Some of the invited guests and stakeholders who attended to the 25th anniversary of SCH
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The Shaloom Care House Choir actively in celebrating the Holy Mass during the 25th Anniversary of SCH
Some of the orphans and vulnerable children cared for by SCH who attended to function of 25th Anniversary.
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