Multi-Disease & HIV Testing Services (HTS) Campaign

In 2018, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) received funding from the Federal Government of Nigeria to execute constituency health projects through Honourable Members of the House of Representatives. The initiative aimed to deliver impactful health interventions within their respective communities. To ensure effective implementation, NACA developed a framework to mobilize communities to access medical care while simultaneously raising awareness on HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support services. The intervention was designed to complement and strengthen existing healthcare programs within beneficiary communities. Objectives • Promote health education in communities, with a specific focus on HIV awareness • Provide preventive health messages to community members • Deliver essential surgical and medical services • Adopt a multi-disease and HIV Testing Services (HTS) campaign approach With this integrated strategy in place, a team of health professionals was mobilized to deliver free medical services and HIV testing across communities in Anambra State and Edo State. The five-day campaign, held from March 7–11, 2018, was initiated by Chukwuka W. Onyema (Member, Federal House of Representatives), with technical support from NACA and implemented by Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI). Outcomes The multi-disease and HTS campaign in Anambra State recorded significant reach and impact: • 4,009 clients registered to receive one or more services • 3,250 clients were registered, counselled, and tested for HIV, malaria, blood pressure (BP), random blood sugar (RBS), body temperature, and body mass index (BMI) • 2,786 clients were tested, counselled, and received their results (64.9% female; 35.1% male) Age Distribution: • 50 years and above: 37.2% • 24–49 years: 26% • 0–14 years: 19% Health Findings: • HIV: 98.56% negative; 1.44% positive • Malaria positivity: 6% • Hypertension positivity: approximately 5% • Other diagnosed conditions included respiratory tract infections and rheumatism This integrated outreach model strengthened community access to essential health services, improved awareness, and enhanced early detection of HIV and other common health conditions — reinforcing OCDI’s commitment to advancing public health outcomes across underserved communities.