Quarterly Progress Report: APHIAplus NyB Q1 (OCT- DEC 2015)

The program operates in five counties: Narok, Nakuru, Kajiado, Baringo, and Laikipia. The program's main goal is to increase access to quality HIV services, improve maternal, newborn, and child health, and strengthen the overall health system. One of the key interventions of the program is the Mentor Mother initiative, which provides counseling and support to HIV-positive women on safe breastfeeding practices. Mentor Mothers are trained community health workers who offer guidance and encouragement to new mothers, helping them to make informed decisions about their health and the health of their children. The program also focuses on increasing access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and improving the quality of care provided to people living with HIV. This includes training healthcare workers on the use of the ARV Dispensing Tool (ADT) and the implementation of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. In terms of maternal health, the program aims to reduce maternal mortality by improving access to quality antenatal care (ANC) and emergency obstetric care (EmONC). The program also focuses on increasing the use of family planning methods, particularly among young people. The program's progress is monitored through a range of indicators, including the number of people accessing HIV testing and counseling, the number of people on ART, and the number of maternal and child deaths. The program also conducts regular data quality audits to ensure that the data collected is accurate and reliable. In the first quarter of 2015, the program achieved several key milestones, including the establishment of 15 new health facilities and the training of over 1,000 healthcare workers on the use of the ADT. The program also reported a significant increase in the number of people accessing HIV testing and counseling, with over 10,000 people tested in the quarter. Overall, the APHIAplus Nuru ya Bonde program is making significant progress in improving the health and well-being of Kenyans, particularly those affected by HIV/AIDS. The program's focus on increasing access to quality HIV services, improving maternal and child health, and strengthening the overall health system is critical to achieving the program's goals and improving the lives of Kenyans. The program's success is also reflected in the data, which shows a significant increase in the number of people accessing HIV testing and counseling, as well as a decrease in the number of maternal and child deaths. The program's commitment to improving the quality of care provided to people living with HIV is also evident in the data, which shows a significant increase in the number of people on ART. In terms of sustainability, the program is working to strengthen the capacity of the Kenyan health system to provide quality HIV services. This includes training healthcare workers on the use of the ADT and the implementation of the EMR system, as well as providing technical assistance to the Kenyan government to improve the quality of care provided to people living with HIV. The program's exit strategy is also being developed, with a focus on ensuring that the gains made during the program's implementation are sustained over time. This includes working with the Kenyan government to develop a plan for the continuation of the program's activities after the program's end, as well as providing technical assistance to the government to improve the quality of care provided to people living with HIV.