Caring for People Affected by HIV & AIDS in Nepal

We are grateful for all those who gave and continue to give and share about the work in Nepal. The Care Centre was able to provide services for 5 new and 19 existing clients this month. They also helped 24 new patients access care at the hospital and ran a mini HIV awareness workshop.

Below is just one story of someone whose hope has been restored, thanks to your help.

Sunil*, from AIDSLink Nepal, met Kavita*, who was in tears at the hospital after discovering she had contracted HIV from her husband.  Kavita, like many people in Nepal, knew nothing about HIV, except the incorrect idea that you die immediately after contracting the virus. 

Sunil and his team immediately started counselling and educating Kavita, showing her there is life after diagnosis. Kavita, knowing nothing about the virus or how to care for herself after diagnosis, benefitted greatly from the guidance received from AIDSLink Nepal staff.  They also took her to a local hospital for treatment, regular testing, and Antiretroviral Therapy. 

Over time, Kavita moved from feeling hopeless, weak and empty, to feeling joy, hope and peace.  She no longer felt like her life was ending, but rather she grew stronger once again with proper nutrition, rest and medical care.  Even her husband, who once had become too weak to walk, was able to walk again and help around the house. “Through AIDSLink Nepal, I learnt that HIV positive people can have a long, healthy, and peaceful life, full of joy,” exclaimed Kavita.

*Names changed

Due to the sensitive nature of HIV ministry, a photo of Kavita has not been included.