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Free Anti-Retroviral Treatment Officially Launched in Ethiopia on January 24, 2005
Guidelines for Implementation
of the Antiretroviral Therapy Programme in Ethiopia - 2007 (161
KB PDF format)
Published by: Federal HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office
and Federal Ministry of Health July 2007
These guidelines are intended to serve as a basis for scale-up and decentralization
of the free ART initiative programme management and its implementation at different
facility levels.
Guidelines
for Management of Opportunistic Infections and Antiretroviral Treatment in Adolescents
and Adults in Ethiopia - 2007 (609 KB PDF format)
Published by: Federal HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office
and Federal Ministry of Health July 2007
This revised 3rd edition of guidelines for use of OI and ARV drugs in adult
and adolescent care is based on recent national and worldwide evidence and experience
and is intended as a clear guide for rational and safe use of OI and antiretroviral
drugs. The Federal Ministry of Health believes that these guidelines, along
with other national implementation guidelines, will be instrumental in accelerating
and scaling up ART uptake and treatment and prevention of other opportunistic
infections to meet the millennium development goals (MDG).
Guidelines for
Paediatric HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment in Ethiopia - 2007 (1.49
MB PDF format)
Published by: Federal HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office
and Federal Ministry of Health July 2007
In order to support and facilitate management and scale-up of ART in infants
and children, these comprehensive guidelines have been developed. This stand-alone
treatment guide serves as a framework for provision of comprehensive care for
HIV exposed and infected children. Emphasis is given to infant diagnosis, adherence,
disclosure, management of co-infection and opportunistic infections.
Antiretroviral
therapy of HIV infection in infants and children in resource-limited settings:
towards universal access
The present guidelines are part of WHO’s commitment to achieve universal
access to ART by 2010. The most efficient and cost-effective way to tackle paediatric
HIV globally is to reduce mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). In countries
where it has been successfully introduced, ART has substantially changed the
face of HIV infection. HIV-infected infants and children now survive to adolescence
and adulthood. The challenges of providing HIV care have therefore evolved to
become those of chronic as well as acute care. In resource-limited settings,
many of which are countries hardest hit by the epidemic, unprecedented efforts
made since the introduction of the ‘3 by 5’ targets and global commitments
to rapidly scale up access to ART have led to remarkable progress.
Ethiopia
National ART Strategic Communication Framework (March 2005) (744KB
PDF format)
The framework is intended to be an integral part of larger HIV/AIDS programs
and initiatives (ART, PMTCT, VCT, etc.) in Ethiopia, linked not only to MOH
and HAPCO’s current initiatives, but also to the entire care continuum.
Its outline is organized using a Communication Pathways Model for ART. The purpose
of the national ART Strategic Communication Framework is to guide and support
ART communication activities in Ethiopia. The framework identifies and prioritizes
specific communication needs related to the ART rollout in the country. In addition,
the framework provides a basis for harmonization of messages and coordination
of partner efforts to address immediate priorities in the country’s effort
to roll out ART to those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.
Guideline for Cotromoxizole
Prophylaxis in HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment (3.06MB PDF format)
)
The guideline is formulated to assist health care providers in the use of cotrimoxazole
as part of HIV/AIDS care and treatment in Ethiopia.) Key topics include
HIV programming and HIV-disease; managing patients with HIV-related diseases;
special issues for women and children; ARV; palliative care; managing patients
on ARV; TB, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
HIV This Week: what scientific
journals said
This UNAIDS' blog offers up-to-date insight into scientific developments within
the AIDS response. HIV This Week, published by UNAIDS, is a selective scan of
new HIV-related information found in scientific journals. Created in 2006 as
an internal e-newsletter for UNAIDS staff, HIV This Week is collated by the
Chief Scientific Adviser to UNAIDS, Catherine Hankins, and her team. The Editors
of HIV This Week interpret original abstracts and provide editorial comment,
so that information may be easily understood by people responding to the HIV
epidemic in many diverse settings.
Handbook
on access to HIV/AIDS-related treatment
The Handbook on access to HIV/AIDS-related treatment aims to build practical
skills for nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations
(CBOs) and groups of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) that are responding
to HIV/AIDS in developing countries. It is a resource designed to help NGOs,
CBOs and PLWHA groups to improve the quality of their work on HIV/AIDS-related
treatment. The handbook has five chapters. These cover key definitions, concepts,
assessment methods, planning steps, skills associated with effective HIV/AIDS-related
treatment work and keeping track of such work.
Basic HIV/ARV Training Course for Ethiopian Nurses: Participant Handbook (pdf format )
This is a report by ITECH (www.go2itech.org)
The aim of this training course is to provide basic information on HIV, AIDS and antiretroviral therapy (ART) to nurses in Ethiopia so that they can care for and treat their patients who are HIV positive.
All About Antiretrovirals: A Nurse Training Programme
This is a report by Aidsmap (www.aidsmap.com)
This training manual has been developed by nurses for nurses, offers a clear introduction into ARVs, the role of the nurse, resistance, adherence, side effects, and ART for children.
HIV Care and Nursing Implications: Training-of-Trainers for Nurses, Part 1 (pdf format )
HIV Care and Nursing Implications: Training-of-Trainers for Nurses, Part 2 (pdf format )
This is a report by ITECH (www.go2itech.org)
Technical information on HIV care and antiretroviral therapy for nurses and skills to train other nurses. Part 2 is a training course to provide information on and help develop clinical skills in HIV and AIDS to nurses in Ethiopia who will be training their fellow nurse colleagues in HIV/AIDS.
Healthy Living: A Counseling Guide for Health Workers on Opportunistic Infections Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and Management of ART Side Effects
This is a report by Family Health International (www.fhi.org)
Essential information on ART, opportunistic infections and managing ART side effects is presented in flipchart, booklet and brochure format. English and Swahili versions of some materials are available. Uses simple illustrations and metaphors to convey ideas. Lower literacy.
A
Guide to Treating Opportunistic Infections for People with HIV/AIDS
(pdf format )
This is a report by Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), South Africa (www.tac.org.za).
This brochure discusses opportunistic infection symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
and prevention in excellent detail. Treatment sections cover medications, dosages
and side effects. Informs PLWHA about their medical options and motivates them
to discuss these options with their medical provider.
Treatment
for Adult HIV Infection - 2006 Recommendations of the International AIDS Society
(pdf format )
Guidelines for antiretroviral therapy are important for clinicians worldwide
given the complexity of the field and the varied clinical situations in which
these agents are used. The International AIDS Society–USA panel has updated
its recommendations as warranted by new developments in the field. Therapy should
be changed when toxicity or intolerance mandate it or when treatment failure
is documented. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy in the short-term and the
long-term is crucial for treatment success and must be continually reinforced.
HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment: A Clinical Course for People Caring for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
This is a report by Family Health International (www.fhi.org)
Presents facts and skills for delivering clinical care and treatment services to PLHA. Facilitator's Guide (Participants Manual also available.) Addresses HIV/AIDS programming and HIV disease; managing patients with HIV-related diseases; special issues regarding women and children; ARV and patient management.
Adherence to ARV in Adults: A Guide for Trainers (pdf format )
This is a report by Synergy (www.synergyaids.com)
This training-manual helps healthcare workers with previous training in ARV learn more about the importance of treatment adherence. It addresses preparing patients for treatment, adherence counseling, ongoing counseling and lessons from the field. These four modules are designed to be conducted over four, 2-hours sessions, or as a part of a comprehensive ART training program.
Treating HIV & AIDS: A training toolkit
This is a report by Aidsmap (www.aidsmap.com)
The training toolkit is designed to provide basic training on HIV treatment and care for health care workers in resource-limited settings, to support the safe and effective introduction of antiretroviral therapy.
HIV Curriculum for the Health Professional
This is a report by Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI)
This comprehensive HIV training curriculum is designed to provide relevant information for health care providers. It includes among others, VCT, PMTCT, pediatric HIV/AIDS and nutrition information. The curriculum was designed in modular format so that it can be adapted for use in different ways. Each module provides key points, objectives, case studies, review questions and references. All the modules can be used together to form a comprehensive curriculum on HIV.
AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center Web site
The AETCs conduct targeted, multi-disciplinary education and training programs for healthcare providers treating persons with HIV/AIDS. This Web site provides a central repository for AETC program and contact information and for training materials developed within the AETC network.
Monitoring Tools
This extensive collection of clinical record keeping forms is for individual patient care, facility management (patient registers, monthly reports) and pharmacy record keeping (stock and patient issues).
ARV Treatment Fact Sheets
Eight factsheets produced by International HIV/AIDS Alliance (www.aidsalliance.org)
They include Fact Sheet 1: HIV/AIDS and Treatment; Fact Sheet 2: ARV Treatment; Fact Sheet 4: Adherence; Fact Sheet 5: Side Effects; Fact Sheet 6: Side Effects Detailed; Fact Sheet 8: Food for People on Treatment. Usually 1-2 pages, covers most important issues. High literacy.
Patient Fact Sheets
Produced by the UCSF Center for HIV Information (hivinsite.ucsf.edu).
The Information is organized into four categories: 1) Antiretroviral and immune-based therapies; 2) Complications (OI, side effects); 3) Diagnostic tests; 4) Fact sheets by organization. Over a dozen well-respected organizations are represented. Reading levels and languages noted.
Treatment Preparedness
This is a report by Make AIDS History (www.globaltreatmentaccess.org)
Various treatment preparedness materials, put together by a materials working group (ARV, OI, Immunologie and HIV life cycle, PMTCT, global context and advocacy). This group came together as follow-up to the Treatment Preparedness Summit in South Africa, in 2003. This website is the first step in a process of assessing treatment information needs in different regions, countries and communities. Materials were selected for inclusion based on quality, style, language and clarity.
TAC Booklet - HIV in Our Lives
These factsheets are produced by the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), S. Africa (www.tac.org.za).
A collection of client fact sheet on topics related to ARV treatment (OI, depression, adherence, etc.) Written for PLWHA, supportive, conversational tone, simple illustrations help. Higher literacy.
Treatment and Care website
Information on anti-HIV drugs, including descriptions of the different classes of drug, starting, changing and interrupting therapy, resistance, adherence, side-effects, and issues surrounding pregnancy, children and resource-limited settings.
Easy to read and remember pamphlets
Produced by the British Columbia Persons with AIDS Society, Canada (www.bcpwa.org)
Two-sided tear sheets, each on a single topic, use cartoons and minimal text to explain the following topics: Starting HIV Drugs; HIV viral load; Working Together-Doctors and Patients; Five Ways to Better Health; Women and HIV; Pregnancy and HIV. Designed to be used in a counseling context.
African Men and Combination Therapy: A Guide on Combination Therapy for African Men with HIV (pdf format )
Produced by Terrence Higgins Trust, UK.
Simply and directly explains how some African men have dealt with combination therapy. Explains HAART, when to start therapy, sticking to it, side effects, fears about disclosure and getting support.
African Women and Combination Therapy: A Guide on Combination Therapy for African Women with HIV (pdf format )
Produced by Terrence Higgins Trust, UK.
Explains HAART, when to start therapy, sticking to it, side effects, fears about disclosure and getting support, as well as contraception and pregnancy.
HIV and Its Treatment: What Should You Know: Health Information for Patients (pdf format )
Produced by AIDSinfo (aidsinfo.nih.gov/)
These fact sheets are intended for use by people recently diagnosed with HIV infection or those who are considering starting HIV treatment.
Beat It! Treatment Literacy Series
Produced by the video production company, IDOL Pictures (idol.co.za).
This series of 12 videos was designed to inform discussion around the following issues: How much do you know about living with HIV? How able are you to respond to the needs of friends or family members following an HIV diagnosis? Once HIV is inside your body what does it do? What is the immune system and how does HIV destroy it? What diseases affect HIV positive people and how are they treated? What about nutrition, vitamins and sex for HIV+ people? Very importantly, what do South Africa laws say about discrimination and the rights of HIV positive people?
Antiretroviral drugs for all?
(pdf format )
This report by Panos (www.panosaids.org)
presents case studies from Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Nepal and Zambia look at
the availability of antiretroviral therapy, and illustrate the obstacles that
need to be overcome to ensure universal access.
Training manual on Nutritional
Care and Support for PLWHA - Facilitator's Guide (3.31MB pdf format)
Training manual on Nutritional
Care and Support for PLWHA - Participant's Guide (4.63MB pdf format)
The manual includes fifty highly nutritional recipes on commonly used Ethiopian
diets. It is prepared in three Ethiopian languages – Amharic, Oromiffa
and Tigrigna, which will be available soon. The Ministry of Agriculture and
Rural Development, HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office, Ministry of Health
and FAO/Ethiopia jointly developed the manual.
HIV, Health and Your
Community
An HIV/AIDS manual designed for confronting HIV in places with few medical resources,
this comprehensive manual is accessible to people without technical knowledge
or prior training in HIV prevention or in the care of people with HIV/AIDS.
Pocket Guide to Adult
HIV/AIDS Treatment 2006 (pdf format)
This document is provided as an information resource for physicians and other
health care professionals to assist in the appropriate treatment of patients
with HIV/AIDS.
Accelerating
Access to HIV/AIDS Treatment in Ethiopia: Road Map for 2004-2006
(pdf format)
A complementary document by Ministry of Health (MoH) designed to serve as a
tool to harmonize the activities of all actors involved.
HIV Medicine 2006 - A
free medical textbook (pdf format)
HIV Medicine 2006 is the 14th edition of a medical textbook that provides a
comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the treatment of HIV Infection. HIV
Medicine is a free medical textbook that provides a comprehensive and up-to-date
overview of the treatment of HIV Infection and is free to download.
Living Positively
A booklet to inform People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) on how they should avoid
simultaneous emotions, including fear, grief, depression, denial, anger and
anxiety. It also provides strategies on how to lead healthy life through eating
balanced diet, exercising every day, managing opportunistic infections and practicing
safe sex.
Guideline For Implementation Of Antiretroviral
Therapy In Ethiopia
The MOH has developed this guideline to prepare for rapid scale up of ART and
to help foster a flexible, creative, and energetic response.
ART Information Information
Kit (pdf format)
A toolkit produced by AIDS Resource Center (ARC) on ART and explains issues
related to ART implementation in Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Strategic Plan For Intensifying
Multi-Sectoral HIV/AIDS Response
This Strategic Plan and Management (SPM) has been prepared mainly through desktop
review. Critical analysis and synthesis of the relevant documents was carried
out with the involvement of relevant individuals and institutions during regular
consultation and brainstorming sessions.