Aids Control Unit

Ms. Rose A. Mutende
Sub-ACU Coordinator

Message from ACU Coordinator

The Government of Kenya recognizes that HIV and AIDS is a major obstacle in the education sector, and the impact continues to be felt at all levels. Universities, which consist of young people in the 17 -24 age bracket, are no exception. This age bracket is highly vulnerable to HIV and AIDS. However, even though young people are threatened by the epidemic, they offer the greatest hope for turning the tide against HIV and AIDS. Education, particularly on issues of HIV and AIDS, is one of the best “social vaccines” against HIV.

Kibabii University acknowledges the serious socio-economic challenges posed by HIV and AIDS. Towards the prevention of HIV and AIDS infections within the University, the Sub-AIDS Control Unit’s has the following Objectives;

Promotion of VCT and treatment services for HIV and AIDS
Promotion of HIV and AIDS prevention
To enhance HIV and AIDS Research
Strengthening coordination of HIV Activities

To achieve these objectives the AIDS Control Unit has three broad program activities.

Prevention and Advocacy Program Activities
Care and Support Program Activities
HIV and AIDS Research

Core Values

To undertake its mission and realize its vision, we do uphold the following values:

Excellence -Staff in the department shall ensure excellence in provision of service to all its clients.
Accountability– Staff in the department shall explain the rationale of activities done.
Transparency – Staff in the department shall avoid any actions that might border on any malpractice like corruption
Equity – Staff in the department shall ensure that there are equal opportunities for all without any form of discrimination, be it gender, race, disability, age, religion or ethnicity.
Professionalism– Staff in the department shall conduct themselves with decorum and adhere to professional ethics.
Integrity – Shall be reflected in our personal appearances, interactions and conduct.
Confidentiality – staff in the department shall ensure total confidentiality in provision of services to the client

Here are some of the behavior change communication groups:

Drama group
Salsa dance group
Mentor group/ HIV and AIDS peer educators

Achievements

A functional VCT center open to staff, students and the community
A trained staff HIV and AIDS peer educators
Working links with APHIAPLUS and I Choose Life Africa (ICL)

Kibabii University Marked World AIDS Day

Kibabii University participated in World AIDS day at Poster Grounds Bungoma town. The major Theme of the day was “Right to Health/Step Up for HIV prevention:’Youth na Plan'”. Drama and Taekwondo were presented by Kibabii University students in the event. Aids Control Unit Directorate is promoting HIV prevention among students and staff by use of Behavior Communication Change Groups(BCCG) in Kibabii University.

AIDS Control Unit Organized for HIV and AIDS Awareness Week

Kibabii University AIDS Control Unit, Student Affairs Department and the Health Services in conjunction with Bungoma County Hospital, AMPATH and APHIAPLUS organized for HIV and AIDS awareness week from 25^th -30^th September 2017. This event was sponsored by NASCOP.

Activities comprised HIV Testing and counselling (HTC) Services, STI’s Screening and referrals, and HIV advocacy and education. There were 3 service points within the campus and one service points in the student’s residential areas outside the University premises.

All staff and students who had undergone HTC attended the event. Two teams of students from Kibabii TTC and Sangalo Institute attended and made presentations aligned to the events theme.

2017/2018 First Year Students during Aids Control Unit Directorate Orientation

One of the major objective for AIDS Control unit at Kibabii University is to promote behaviour and attitude change among students and staff.

To achieve behaviuor change communication among the university community and vulnerable groups the AIDS Control Unit held an induction day on 25^TH and 26^TH September 2016 where the following topics were discussed:

Campus lifestyle

Alcohol Abuse
Relationships
Abstinence

STIs and HIV

Basic HIV facts
HIV and drugs

Reproductive Health

Family planning

Students Peer Educators during Team Building

Kibabii University AIDS Control Unit students peer educators during team building

Rapper Khaligraph Jones on Condom Ad Campaign

Rapper Khaligraph Jones on Condom Ad Campaign day before valentine’s day

Abstinence Campaign

The AIDS Control Unit with the help of trained HIV and AIDS Peer Educators held an abstinence campaign of three days from 17th -18th February 2016. The main aim was to promote primary and secondary abstinence as well as intensify advocacy for HIV and AIDS Prevention and Educational activities in the university.The team held interactive sessions at designated places with colleagues and discussed on issues relating to HIV and AIDS, Relationships and abstinence. Swala Crucial IEC Material (busted and unyama) were distributed.
Ag. DVC (ARE) with some Peer Educators during the Abstinence Campaign period.

Training

The AIDS Control unit in conjunction with I Choose Life- Africa (ICL) organized for a one week training within the University Premises for the second generation HIV and AIDS Peer Educators. 50 Students were trained. The main topics covered were:

HIV AND AIDS, AND OTHER RELATED STI’S

TEENAGE RELATIONSHIPS
SEXUALITY

DRUG ABUSE IN RELATION TO HIV AND AIDS

PREVENTION OF HIV AND AIDS

CARE AND SUPPORT OF BOTH INFECTED AND AFFECTED.

Discussions

Group discussions during training

Interaction Session

Interaction session between the peer educators and Shuga facilitators during training.

Kibabii University Shuga Facilitators

Kibabii University AIDS Control Unit in conjunction with I Choose Life-Africa have trained 20 Shuga Facilitators.

Watching

Trainees watching Shuga series keenly

Condoms Importance

Demonstration of condom’s importance its use and elasticity as portrayed in shuga series

Shuga Training

Light moments during the Shuga training

Peer Educators Lounge

A peer educator at the HIV and AIDS peer educators lounge/corner

Talking Walls

The talking walls of the new ACU office

Condom Use

Promotion of condom use among students who are not willing to abstain. The do’s and don’ts when using a condom

Orientation

Students listening keenly during ACU orientation

A Club Member Address Students during Shuga Screening

A Club member address students during Shuga Screening

Facilitator Address Members during Shuga Screening

Facilitator address members during Shuga Screening

Shuga Screening

Peer Educators

Registration of members as they enter the commissioning of peer educators

ACU Club Anthem

Members sing and dance to their ACU club anthem

Talk by I Choose Life Africa

The VC Prof. Ipara, DVC Prof. Shibairo, DVC Aywa, Guests from ICL( I Choose Life Africa) and Aphia-plus and The ACU Committee Members listening to the Speaker.