Eliminating
Paediatric HIV
Protecting newborns and children through prevention of parent-to-child transmission and comprehensive maternal care across 30 districts of Odisha.
30
Districts Covered
PPTCT
Programme
OSACS
Partnership
A Future Without Paediatric HIV
ARUNA has significantly contributed to the decline in Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT) of HIV in Ganjam district and across Odisha. Through timely community mobilization and comprehensive support for pregnant women living with HIV, ARUNA enables families to access services that prevent transmission and safeguard children's futures.
Every child deserves to be born free from HIV, and every HIV-positive child deserves access to treatment, care, and support to grow up healthy, educated, and empowered — free from stigma and discrimination.
Prevention of Parent-to-Child Transmission
State-wide programme across Odisha
Key Achievements
Significant Decline in MTCT
Major reduction in Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT) of HIV in Ganjam district, ensuring children born to HIV-positive mothers have a healthier and safer start to life.
Comprehensive PPTCT Services
Strengthened Prevention of Parent-to-Child Transmission (PPTCT) programme across Odisha through capacity building and system strengthening with government partners.
State-Wide Impact
Contributed to improved PPTCT coverage and quality across the entire state of Odisha, working in close partnership with OSACS, PLAN India, and health institutions.
Safeguarding Future Generations
Committed to protecting newborns and children through comprehensive maternal health support, counselling, and lifelong care for HIV-positive children.
PPTCT Programme
Community Outreach & Stigma Reduction
Conducting community mobilization to increase awareness about PPTCT services and working to reduce stigma surrounding HIV-positive pregnancies, encouraging uptake of services.
Early Diagnosis & Service Uptake
Enabling pregnant women living with HIV to access early diagnosis and comprehensive PPTCT services at the right time, ensuring timely intervention.
Partner Testing & Family Support
Promoting partner testing and involving families in the care journey, strengthening support systems essential for treatment adherence and positive outcomes.
Institutional Delivery & Care
Promoting safe institutional deliveries with trained healthcare providers, ensuring proper infection control and support during childbirth to minimize transmission risk.
Treatment Adherence & Follow-up
Providing follow-up support for treatment adherence and ensuring complete service linkage for mothers and infants, maintaining continuity of care.
Capacity Building & System Strengthening
Strengthening health systems through capacity building of frontline health workers, integrating PPTCT within maternal and child health systems for sustainable scale-up.
Strong Partnerships for Impact
Protecting Our Future Generation
Through sustained efforts in community engagement, health system strengthening, and comprehensive maternal and child health support, ARUNA is committed to ensuring every child is born free from HIV.
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