Table 6 Maximum annual allocation to HIV/AIDS programs
HIV/AIDS Program | Maximum Allocation | Data and assumptions (Data supplied by the iLembe District Health office) |
|---|---|---|
Condoms | $106,782 | In 2004, there were approximately 88,985 visits the kwaDukuza PHC clinic by people over the age of 15. Condoms are distributed in packages of ten. |
Treatment of STIs | $379,650 | STI prevalence rate is 38% [46]. We assume an average of two STI recurrences per patient per year. |
VCT | $473,466 | The 15 and older population targeted by the clinic is 43,820 and we assume that at best they are tested for HIV on a biennial basis. |
PMTCT | $113,145 | In 2004, 2840 women were counseled. We assume the conversion rate from counseling to test can be increased is 100%. We assume that all women who test positive (40%) are treated with Nevirapine and offered infant formula. |
ART | $1,791,716 | The 15 and older population targeted by the clinic is 43,820 and 40% of them are HIV positive (HIV+). The size of the 0–15 population targeted by the clinic is 17,380 and we assume that 10% of them are HIV+. We assume that 20% of those HIV+ have AIDS and qualifies for ART. |
Wellness | $1,216,821 | We assume that 50% of the HIV + population in kwaDukuza PHC catchment area can benefit from the wellness program. |