ROM, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Bugolobi, DFCU, Naguru Teenage Center and others conducted a free medical camp at the ROM Kinawataka site for Humanity Day.
This event, as part of the Prevention Arm of ROM, was a vital collaboration aimed at bringing essential services directly to the community. A range of health services were provided, including HIV testing, TB screening, Cervical cancer screening, Health education on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and more.
The joint efforts with other partners during the Humanity Day Medical Camp underscored ROM’s much broader, strategic commitment to HIV epidemic control throughout Kampala. Because of this, we maintain a far-reaching network to deliver HIV testing & Counselling services throughout the city, ensuring easy access for the population at different points. These include ROM facilities (Mbuya, Kinawataka & Banda. ROM also conducts outreaches at PortBell Wellness Center Luzira, Gayaza, Kiwatule, Kimwanyi and at all KCCA health facilities in Kampala.
Here are our Key Achievements in HIV Testing & Counselling (2024 Data)
Our efforts have yielded significant results in the fight against HIV:
- Total Clients Served: ROM provided HTS services to 291,707 clients, achieving 95% of the annual target.
- Demographics: This included 93,249 males, 188,458 females, and 11,679 children.
- Testing Outcomes:
- 7,405 tested positive for HIV.
- 284,302 tested negative for HIV.
- Treatment Enrolment: Critically, 7,057 individuals were successfully enrolled for treatment.
Innovation in Access: Self-Testing and Para-Social Workers (2024 data)
To further increase accessibility, ROM facilitated HIV self-testing supported by 326 trained Para-Social Workers (PSWs). These PSWs were strategically placed at seven high-volume health facilities across the city: Kisenyi HCIV, Kitebi HC III, Kawaala HC III, Komamboga HC III, Kiswa HC III, Kisugu HC III, and Banda HC III.
