An HIV-Aids Prevention Laboratory in Zamboanga City
Country: Philippines (Zamboanga and General Santos)
Client:National Center for Disease Prevention and Control (NCDPC) – National AIDS STI Prevention and Control Program (NASPCP), Department of Health
Duration: July 2012-April 2013
Associate Firms: Human Development and Empowerment Services (HDES), Zamboanga City and Social Health Environment and Development Foundation (SHED), General Santos City
Description: The operations research aims to:
- implement an evaluated model of health service provision for STI and drug abuse among the vulnerable population in priority communities of General Santos and Zamboanga Cities;
- facilitate access of the identified vulnerable population to rights information and education and health services, including prophylactic commodities, using a rights-based approach; and
- facilitate a safe legal environment in the delivery of health services to the identified vulnerable and marginalized population.
PRIMEX Team
Ms. Elvira C. Ablaza – Project Director
Ms. Josefina Ma. Pavico – Project Coordinator