Name: Eunice Kutsata Banda - Project Manager
Role: Overseeing implementation of the IMPACT DREAMS Lite Project in Lilongwe
Expertise: HIV prevention for young women, sexual reproductive health services, community outreach
Name of the Project: IMPACT DREAMS Lite
Project Goal & Objectives
Project Goal:
To strengthen effective measures to address unmet needs for
HIV Testing Services (HTS) among young women and HIV services
in Lilongwe, while preventing new HIV infections, reducing
vulnerability, and providing Sexual Reproductive Health
services to young women aged 20-29.
Project Objectives:
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Prevent new HIV infections among young women aged 20-29
- Reduce vulnerability among target population
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Provide comprehensive Sexual Reproductive Health services
- Strengthen HIV testing and treatment services
Scope of Work
The project is implemented in eight high-burden health
facilities in Lilongwe:
- Biwi
- Kawale
- Deayang
- Chinsapo
- Area 18
- Area 25
- Chilinde
- Bwaila
The project utilizes various strategies to reach young women:
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One-on-one sessions through Health Development Agents (HDAs)
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Outreach clinics with support from Ministry of Health staff
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Provision of comprehensive services during outreach
activities
Services Provided:
- STI management
- Cervical cancer screening and treatment
- HIV Testing Services (HTS)
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Post-violence services
Key Achievements (FY24)
Young Women Reached with HIV Self-Test Kits
15,174
Professionally Tested for HIV
3,010
HIV-Positive Cases Identified
55
Community Agents Trained
69