AHF capitalises on empowerment to cut new HIV infections
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) in Tanzania is implementing economic empowerment programs to help vulnerable groups reduce their risk of HIV infection. By providing vocational training and access to healthcare services like PrEP and PEP, the organization aims to improve both financial self-reliance and public health outcomes.
Why it matters
Integrating economic support with medical intervention provides a holistic approach to addressing the social determinants of health in HIV prevention.
DODOMA: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to using economic empowerment strategies for groups at risk of HIV infection as part of its efforts to reduce new infections and promote self-reliance.
Speaking in Dodoma recently, AHF Prevention Programme Coordinator Dr Maige Charles said some people find themselves in vulnerable situations due to economic challenges, including lack of income and access to basic necessities such as food.
He said that through empowerment programmes, including Girls Act and Isuto Men, AHF reaches out to these groups in collaboration with peers who understand their circumstances and the challenges they face, helping them acquire skills that enable them to generate income.
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