The Global Fund (GF) to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, an international NGO institution, invests the world’s money to save lives. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an international financing institution that invests the world’s money to save lives. To date, it has committed US$ 21.7 billion in 150 countries to support large-scale prevention, treatment and care programs against the three diseases.
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The Global Fund is a unique global public/private partnership dedicated to attracting and disbursing additional resources to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. This partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and affected communities represents a new approach to international health financing. The Global Fund works in close collaboration with other bilateral and multilateral organizations to supplement existing efforts dealing with the three diseases;
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3.3 MILLION People receiving antiretroviral treatment for HIV/AIDS.
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8.6 MILLION New cases of infectious Tuberculosis detected and Treated.
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230 MILLION Insecticide-treated nets were distributed to protect families from transmission of Malaria.
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Since its creation in 2002, the Global Fund has become the dominant financier of programs to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, with approved funding of US$ 21.7 billion for more than 600 programs in 150 countries. To date, programs supported by the Global Fund have saved 6.5 million lives through providing AIDS treatment for 3 million people, anti-tuberculosis treatment for 7.7 million people and the distribution of 160 million insecticide-treated bed nets for the prevention of malaria. Global Fund financing is enabling countries to strengthen health systems by, for example, making improvements to infrastructure and providing training to those who deliver services. The Global Fund remains committed to working in partnership to scale up the fight against the diseases and to realize its vision – a world free of the burden of AIDS, TB and malaria.
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In the Philippines, through a project grant from Global Fund, wherein the Principal Recipient of the Global Fund is the Save the Children Philippines together with Department of Health and the Sub- recipient is the AIDS Society of the Philippines (ASP Manila). Partnership and commitment for free quality health services and expansion of the program to build alliance with LGUs, most particularly with the Social Hygiene Clinics for the HIV/AIDS Project. Behavioral Change, free STI medications, Anti-Retro Viral Drugs, free HIV tests, condoms, trainings and peer education are among the services granted. Davao City Reproductive Health & Wellness Center (RHWC) of City Health Office is the site implementer for the Global Fund activities focusing Men having sex with men, Freelance sex workers, Registered sex workers and Filipino Overseas Workers.
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Location: Reproductive Health & Wellness Center - Davao City Health Office
Emilio Jacinto St, Poblacion District, Davao City, Davao del Sur
Institution Head: Dr. Jordana P. Ramiterre
Contact Person: Patrick D. Albit
Contact Details: 09774979764, patrick.albit@gmail.com; rhwcdavao@gmail.com
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Programs and Services
Clients
HIV Testing services (HIV Counseling & Testing);
STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) management and treatment;
Lectures on Teenage Pregnancy, STI/HIV-AIDS, SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression), Community-based Screening (CBS);
HIV Treatment; and,
Young People Training on HIV/SOGIE/Stigma & Discrimination.
We have HIV Testing services, STI Laboratory, HIV Treatment as part of our physical facilities.
We serve 2 Individuals who are around 6-12-year-olds. We also have more than 100 clients per month whose age are between 13-19 year-olds and more than 800 clients per month for 20years-old and above.
Sectoral Data
Education Facilities Near the Institution
Holy Child Grade & High School,
Sta.Ana National HS,
Sta.Ana Elementary School,
Quezon Elementary School,
St. John Paul College,
Ateneo de Davao University,
Holy Cross of Davao College
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Health Facilities Near the Institution
Clients are referred to Reproductive Health and Wellness Center of the City Health Office. It is located beside Jacinto Health Center at Jacinto Street. RHWC cater clients with STI/HIV-AIDS related concerns.
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Livelihood-Source of the Institution
RHWC provides services to general population regardless of work or socio-economic status.
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Socio-Cultural Information
Mostly the clients are Bisaya/Davaoeno.
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State of the Environment
All waste disposal are manage by the City Environment & Resources Office (CENRO).
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Peace and Order
Law and order is maintained by the Philippine National Police and a special military group, Task Force (TF) Davao. TF Davao is formed to protect the city from terrorist attacks and other crime and is affiliated with the Philippine Army and headed by an army colonel. A curfew on minors is enforced. All businesses, especially bars and discos are mandated by a city ordinance to stop selling alcoholic drinks at 1:00 am (Final approval last July 24, 2013). Motorcyclists without helmets and motorists with defective lights are not legally allowed to enter (or drive in) the city. Executive Order No. 39 imposes the reduction of speed limits for all kinds of motor vehicles within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City.
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Political Information
Davao City has strengthened its security and anti-terrorism efforts with the launch of the “Culture of Security” – a people-centered campaign that encourages Dabawenyos to adopt vigilance into their way of life.
Existing Organizations
Mindanao AIDS Advocate Association Incorporated (MAAAI)
Project Magenta SALT
Olympus Society of Davao
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Records of Past Interventions
Community-Based HIV Screening
Challenges and Needs
What common problems/pressing issues found in the community/institution?
Increasing HIV cases on young people; Evidence of early sexual debut for minors (as early as 8 years old); Challenges on HIV access to treatment.
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What are the current problems/pressing issues currently encountered by the community/institution in relation to the Covid19 Pandemic?
The difficulty for PLHIV in accessing HIV treatment; No center operations (No HIV testing during GCQ); No HIV lectures (no social gatherings); No HIV outreach in communities/schools.
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Based on the identified problems/issues, what are the perceived needs of the community? In addition, what are the possible interventions to these issues could the community/institution implement?
Provide Teleconsultations and HIV Online Outreach. The DOH XI provided a centralized helpline number for those needing STI,H IV/AIDS concerns (09493386764/09776547821)
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How can the partnership (between ADDU JHS and the community) assist in the implementation of possible intervention?
The partnership will build stronger alliances in terms of HIV prevention and early access to treatment.
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How can the community/institution assist the ADDU JHS students?
The institution can provide STI, HIV/AIDS consultations, lectures & training online.
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What considerations should the ADDU JHS Community observe while working with the community/institution?
Maintain gender-sensitivity and non-stigmatizing environment.
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Name and designation of the person who answered this form?
PATRICK D. ALBIT - Assistant Regional Coordinator Global Fund HIV Program