Free ARV for PLWHAs: Need a a single window

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Dear All,

One must remember that the health system works along with several other systems.

In Delhi, a poor person can get their CD4 count test done free.

This is true but they have to show their BPL certificate. The time, loss

of wages, transport costs and bribes that are required to get thecertificate is

more than the cost of several CD4 tests.

What I would like everyone to try and work at is ensuring a single window or

channel that covers all the systems a PLHA will have to go through to get their

free ARV or other medication. There is a need for looking at synergies across

systems, ministries and treatment centres.

Regards

Sasi

Sasi Kumar

E-mail: <skumar@...>