The critical
most part of NACP is the ART Linkages amongst Migrant Population.
Kolhapur
DAPCU has linked many inter state migrant cases by coordinating among DAPCUs.
e.g. – in the month of June, 2013 an ANC case from Karnataka migrated to
Kolhapur. Concerned ICTC counselor shared this information with Belgaum DAPCU
and with Karnataka SACS. It was further coordinated with MSACS by KSACS. MSACS
forwarded details of the client to Kolhapur DAPCU. The DAPCU shared client’s
details with the nearby ICTC counselor where she had been migrated. Finally,
this client was traced out by collective efforts of DAPCU and PPTCT NGO. And in
such a way linked to Kolhapur GMC ART Center.
Kolhapur
District’s NGO, Lotus Medical Foundation migrants project played a vital role
in giving preventive measures and has taken innovative efforts to create
awareness through social activities.
Along with MSPSS
NGO for migrants is also taking special efforts with the help of ICTC staff for
STI/HIV screening and doing appreciable work in referral and linkages.
A pilot
project is going to be held by NACO and MSACS for seasonal Migrant i.e.
sugarcane cutters of Kolhapur District’s Sugar Factories. Preliminary meetings has
been done under the chairmanship of Hon.
Project Director, MSACS, Mr. Prakash Sabade, on 17th April, 2013 in
the presence of District Collector, Joint Director, Civil Surgeon, DHO &
Labour Welfare Officers from sugar factories. The project will be commenced
from 1st Oct, 2013 for next 6 months. It will cover HIV/ STI/ ANC
screening along with routine physical check up.
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