Aids Control Unit

Kibabii University joined the world on 1^st December, 2019 in celebrating the World AIDS Day at Busakala Girls High School, Kabuchai Sub-County. World Aids day is the day people globally unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS and show their support for people living with HIV and AIDS. 2019 World AIDS day theme was “Towards UHC: Communities united for a HIV Free Generation”. The focus was on community involvement as part of the national strategy in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Kibabii University theme for the day was: “To create an AIDS free Kibabii community of well informed and educated people with a clear view of the realities and impacts of HIV and AIDS”.

A procession of Kibabii University student peer educators along with HIV and AIDS counselors, community health workers, local spiritual leaders and communities of people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS among others marked the opening of the event. KIBU students peer educators were involved in mobilizing the community around Chwele market to attend the commemoration of World AIDS Day.

The AIDS Control Unit is in the process of recruiting Student HIV and AIDS Peer Educators. Interested students should pick the application forms from ABB 010 latest Monday 11^th November 2019 at 4.00 pm

2019/2020 first year students during Directorate of Aids Control Unit orientation forum led by Ms. Rose A. Mutende, Sub-ACU Coordinator, Kibabii University. Students were enlightened on;

• Work and study place policy for HIV and AIDS
• Reproductive Health issues and HIV and AIDS prevalence in University
• Reproductive Health, Unplanned pregnancy, abortion in relation to HIV and AIDS
• Life on campus & relationships, Abstinence and Empowerment
• Drug use in relation to HIV and AIDS
• Life skills in relation to HIV and AIDS
• Gender-based violence on campus
• Correct, Consistent and Consented Condom use(condolympics)

The event took place on 16^th September, 2019 in Auditorium C

Kibabii University joined the world on 1^st December 2018 in celebrating the World Aids Day at Mateka Primary School, Bumula Sub County where Bungoma County marked World Aids Day to create awareness in the society. Theme of the day was “Know your HIV Status: Mwanaume Jipime Jijue”

Kibabii University students were given an opportunity to make presentations at the event which was graced by CEC Health Bungoma County Dr. Anthony Walela who encouraged the men in the society to be the champions in making sure they are tested and know their status for a healthy society.

Statistics place women aged between 15 and 24 years with the highest risk of contracting HIV besides being a group that constitutes the bulk of new infections. The Kenya HIV 2018 estimates report released by the National Government demonstrates a gradual decline in HIV prevalence, with much remain to be done to halt and reverse HIV infection

Kibabii University Directorate of AIDS Control Unit will launch Empower Her Program on Friday 26^th October, 2018 at Auditorium C. The program targets young student mothers and expectant students because women are more vulnerable to HIV and AIDS.

Mothers are encouraged to come with their babies for : Sanitary towels, diapers, baby feeds and many others

ACU Peer educators distributed condoms to students and staff within the University and to the villages around the University where non-resident students reside on Wednesday 29^th September, 2018. Villages include: Bukananachi, Tuuti, Sewage area, Booster, Toris, Hidaya, Dominion, Kibabii Diploma and Runda hostel area.  In these villages both students and locals were issued pieces of condoms.

Condom distribution program has been proven to increase condom use and prevent HIV/sexually transmitted infections, also increase availability, accessibility, and acceptability of condom use.

ACU Condom Distribution Gallery

Directorate of Aids Control Unit (ACU), ACU Committee members and ACU Club members addressing 2018/2019 first year students during orientation session to the Directorate of Aids Control Unit on 10^th September, 2018.

Topics discussed were:

1. Work and study place policy for HIV and AIDS
2. Reproductive Health issues and HIV and AIDS prevalence in University
3. Reproductive Health, Unplanned pregnancy, abortion in relation to HIV and AIDS
4. Life on campus & relationships, Abstinence and Empowerment
5. Drug use in relation to HIV and AIDS
6. Life skills in relation to HIV and AIDS
7. Gender-based violence on campus
8. Correct, Consistent and Consented Condom use(condolympics)

2018/2019 First Year Students’ Orientation to ACU Gallery

During the 15^th cycle Performance Contracting review meeting the Directorate of AIDS Control Unit was awarded Certificate by National AIDS Control Council (NACC) for having successfully achieved the HIV and AIDS performance contract targets. The Vice Chancellor Prof. Ipara received the certificate on behalf of the University and directorate.

HIV and AIDS activities are mainstreamed into the core functions of all Public Institutions, due to this National AIDS Control Council (NACC) and Commission of University (CUE) held a verification process in Kibabii University on 28^th June 2018.

Among the major corners in CUE verification included:

• Institutionalization of HIV and Aids: remains a core business of teaching, research and community outreach
• HIV and Aids competent graduates: streaming HIV and Aids into the curriculum programs
• Outreach activities: awareness campaign on HIV and AIDS
• Stigma and discrimination: zero tolerance to stigma and discrimination of both infected and affected people
• AIDS Control Unit and its operationalization

HIV and Aids Mainstreaming Gallery

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.

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:

1. Campus lifestyle

• Alcohol Abuse
• Relationships
• Abstinence

2. STIs and HIV

• Basic HIV facts
• HIV and drugs

3. Reproductive Health

• Family planning

Kibabii University AIDS Control Unit students peer educators during team building

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

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.

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

• PREVENTION OF HIV AND AIDS

Group discussions during training

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

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

Trainees watching Shuga series keenly

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

Light moments during the Shuga training

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

The talking walls of the new ACU office

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

Students listening keenly during ACU orientation

A Club member address students during Shuga Screening

Facilitator address members during Shuga Screening

Shuga Screening

Registration of members as they enter the commissioning of peer educators

Members sing and dance to their ACU club anthem

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.