People Living with HIV (PLHIV) Support Services Programme
About the Programme
With medical advances and the success of local HIV prevention and control efforts, HIV infection has transformed from a fatal disease to a manageable chronic condition.
Early drug treatment helps achieve viral suppression, prevent the progression to AIDS and other complications, and increase the chance of survival significantly.
Those who achieve an undetectable level of virus in blood while on treatment will not transmit the virus through sex.
The “People Living with HIV (PLHIV) Support Services Programme”, is a one-year pilot programme, subsidised by the Government and implemented in collaboration with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), provides comprehensive community-based support for PLHIV.
The Programme provides counselling, rehabilitation, and bridging support to help participants adjust, sustain their well being, and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Target Participants
The Programme serves PLHIV who are being followed up at public HIV Clinics.
Eligible individuals will be referred by their HIV Clinics according to individual needs and linked them to a suitable NGO for service provision.
Scope of Service
The services will be tailored to individual's needs. Examples include:
- Medication and adherence support
- Psychological and social support
- Group therapy activities
- Drug rehabilitation and counselling support
- Functional rehabilitation
- Bridging psychiatric services
Living Well with HIV
Modern HIV medicines are highly effective in controlling the virus and preventing complications.
With proper treatment and support, PLHIV can enjoy long, active, and fruitful lives.
Enquiries and Participation
To learn more about the PLHIV Support Services Programme or to enquire about referral arrangements, please consult your healthcare professionals at your public HIV clinic during medical follow-up.
They will assess your needs and connect you with suitable NGO partners for support and services provision.
Participating NGOs
*Start date of participation varies according to NGOs