Service Yezu Mwiza
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| Motto | A nation that wants to live. |
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| Established | 2000 |
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| Affiliations | Jesuit, Catholic |
| Website | Yezu Mwiza |
| Remarks | Persons living with HIV/AIDS are not disabled: they are able to produce and contribute to the integral development of society. |
Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) in Burundi is a part of the Jesuit outreach to fight AIDS/HIV in Africa, and has expanded to other health services. SYM uses mobile clinics to reach the people with its efforts at prevention, care, and psychosocial support.[1]
History
In 2000 SYM took over the Jesuit Refugee Service efforts in Burundi among refugees from civil war, and has been a part of the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) since its founding in 2002.[2] Since 2008 SYM has worked out of its headquarters at Bubanza Avenue 11, Bujumbura, to promote the overall health of the population by the comprehensive care of HIV/AIDS and TB/HIV, the fight against malaria, the promotion of reproductive health for mothers, and the care of chronic diseases.[3] It also builds homes for the families of victims.[4] With the approval of the Ministry of Public Health, SYM has become an AIDS Voluntary Testing Centre (VCT), and in 2009 an antiretroviral treatment center and PMTCT site.[5] In June 2010, SYM opened a clinic at its headquarters for treatment, education, counseling, day hospitalization, care, and laboratory services.[6] The center's services cover the provinces of rural Bujumbura, Muramvya, and 8 other towns. With support from the government Ministry of Public Health, the staff was expanded to two doctors, five nurses, two psychologists, a laboratory, two social workers, a pharmacist, and three administrators. SYM also became a part of the National Programme Leprosy-Tuberculosis (PNILT), as a testing and anti-tubercular treatment center (CDT). Its services have received widespread notice.[2][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
References
- ↑ "BURUNDI - SERVICE YEZU MWIZA". African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN). February 8, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- 1 2 About. Accessed 1 April 2016.
- ↑ Locale of Nature World study. Accessed 25 May 2016.
- ↑ Boursorama pic of home. Accessed 25 May 2016.
- ↑ PMTCT. Accessed 1 April 2016.
- ↑ CNW news Canada on clinic. Accessed 25 May 2016.
- ↑ Canadian Jesuits. Accessed 25 May 2016.
- ↑ Reuters coverage. Accessed 25 May 2016.
- ↑ Brookings Institute reference to Yezu teaching women to sew. Accessed 25 May 2016.
- ↑ Young Women's Knowledge and Leadership Institute Burundi. Accessed 25 May 2016.
- ↑ ICIRORE C’AMAHORO lists as partner. Accessed 25 May 2016.
- ↑ SELAVIP assistance. Accessed 25 May 2016.
- ↑ Segal Family Foundation "partners with outstanding organizations. Accessed 25 May 2016.
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