Recent Events, Updates & Statistics
Current enrollment trends for FACES clinics and collaborating clinicsThere are currently 62 health facilities supported by FACES: 2 in Nairobi and 60 in Nyanza Province (9 in Kisumu, 20 in Suba, 22 in Migori, and 9 in Rongo). The number of patients cumulatively enrolled in HIV care was 83,056 including 13,701 children. Among those enrolled in HIV care, 29,444 were on antiretroviral treatment (ART), including 2,933 children (31 Mar ’10). In addition, 64 sites in Migori, Rongo, and Kisumu East districts are providing Prevention of Parent-to-Child Transmission (PPCT) services. In this reporting year, HIV counseling, testing, and results reached 15,287 women, 15% of whom were HIV-positive. Over 97% of HIV+ women and their exposed infants have received ARV prophylaxis within antenatal and maternity services to help prevent HIV transmission to their infant (Oct ’09 – Mar ’10). FACES supports Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) services to help prevent HIV infection. Adult and youth VMMC services launched with 1 site in Migori in October 2008 and second site in Rongo by March 2009. VMMC services are now provided at 17 sites in Migori and Rongo. Infant VMMC started in Migori in June 2009. A total of 9,732 adult and youth male circumcisions and 72 infant male circumcisions have been performed (31 Mar ‘10). Report for May 2010Reports for March 2010Additional reports for March 2010Click here for our archive of earlier reports FACES Events |
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 Steinberg Comprehensive Care Centre at Suba District Hospital |
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August 2008 – Suba In August 2008, the new Steinberg Comprehensive Care Centre at Suba District Hospital opened its doors to patients. The opening of this clinic is an encouraging step forward as FACES continues to combat HIV in Suba District. This new centre was funded by a generous donation from Sue and Michael Steinberg. |
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FACES was honored to have the Steinbergs present for the building dedication in October 2007, when the exterior of the building was near completion. After introductions, the dedication began with a tree planting ceremony, plaque unveiling, and a tour of the new centre. This was followed by an informative and moving program including skits and songs by FACES childrens’ clubs, personal success stories from FACES clients, and speeches from FACES staff and other associated health personnel. |
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June 2006 – Kisumu The FACES Kisumu team was proud to host a gala ground-breaking event for the new FACES building. Construction is expected to be completed in December, 2006. |
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June 2006 – Nairobi A celebration was hosted by FACES-Nairobi to launch the new BD FACSCount machine. Another gala event! |
FACES is a program of the AIDS Research Institute at UCSF, the Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, and the Kenya Medical Research Institute
