Recently, Quelimane Central Hospital, in collaboration with C-Saúde and with funding from PEPFAR, conducted an essential training on Advanced HIV Disease. This event not only emphasizes the importance of training healthcare professionals but also highlights C-Saúde’s commitment to supporting HIV care and treatment in Zambézia province.
The main objective of the training was to equip doctors, nurses, and medical students with the knowledge needed to provide care for patients with Advanced Disease. This type of illness is characterized by significant progression of HIV infection, resulting in severe complications and compromising the patient’s quality of life. The causes of Advanced Disease may include lack of access to effective treatment, inadequate adherence to antiretroviral treatment, and the presence of other opportunistic infections. The consequences for patients are severe, including increased mortality, deterioration of general health, and the need for more complex medical interventions.
The training saw strong participation from 74 professionals from various departments of the hospital, including emergency services and wards. Dr. Maria Madeira, Provincial Supervisor of the HIV Program and responsible for the presentation, began the activities with an introduction to the topic, followed by an interactive discussion that allowed the hospital’s Advanced Disease Focal Points to enrich the debate. The session ended with a Q&A segment where participants were able to clarify specific doubts, such as the interpretation of tuberculosis results (TB-LAM).
The feedback received was extremely positive, reflecting the participants’ satisfaction with the level of interaction and the knowledge gained. The training not only provided a new approach to Advanced Disease but also led to an immediate change in clinical practices at the local level. It was decided that the Surgery and Gyneco-Obstetrics Wards, along with their respective emergency services, would begin implementing this new approach, while the areas of Medicine and Pediatrics would continue to improve their performance.
C-Saúde, as a partner of the Ministry of Health, reaffirms its commitment to the continuous training of healthcare professionals in Zambézia province. New training sessions and follow-up actions are planned to ensure the effective implementation of the new care guidelines. Regular internal evaluations will be conducted to monitor progress and ensure that the knowledge gained is applied in the daily practice of the hospital.
Furthermore, the expansion plan for the training to other health facilities is already underway, including a similar session at Hospital Geral de Quelimane.
C-Saúde continues to work hard to improve the quality of care for users, demonstrating that training and capacity building are fundamental pillars for strengthening the health system in Zambezia province and, consequently, for the fight against HIV and its complications.
