NACP III: Trichur Model normalises HIV medicine into main stream medicine

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Hear Hear

The " Trichur Model " is one of the best models in the Asian world and it is so

because it didn't require the heavens to move to get it started or to keep it

going.

It normalises HIV medicine into main stream medicine where it belongs

It inspires confidence amongst staff and patients alike.

It is respected by law enforcement officers

It has a practical hands on approach with medical specialities being

involved as referred and only as required for crisis patient care.

It is community focussed and the service users have confidence in the treatment

and the advice provided.

It didn't require large grants or specialised facilities.

I may have forgotten some of the pointers but I will never forget the experience

of a day in the life of the HIV/AIDS clinic there in Kerala.

Dr Ajith sees the vision as clearly as anyone in medicine in India and his

efforts have paid off well for the KSACS and the people in his catchment area

which should start reflecting lower and lower new infections and better and

better care when centres of excellence are finally recognised as places where

roll out of ARV's can be sub contracted safely instead of rigid central control

and the kudos that comes from such publicity stunts.

Geoffrey

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