NACOPHA and ZAPHA+ Unite in the Fight Against AIDS in Tanzania
In a significant move to combat the rising HIV/AIDS infections in Tanzania, the National Council of People Living with HIV in Tanzania (NACOPHA) and the Zanzibar Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (ZAPHA+) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership marks a unified effort to bolster ongoing initiatives aimed at fighting AIDS across […]
Kilele cha Mdahalo wa Kitaifa wa Mwitikio wa UKIMWI
Dodoma, Tanzania Tarehe 7 Septemba 2023, mdahalo wa kitaifa ulioandaliwa na Baraza la Taifa la Watu Wanaoishi na VVU Tanzania (NACOPHA) kwa ushirikiano na Tume ya Kudhibiti UKIMWI Tanzania (TACAIDS) ulifanyika katika ukumbi wa mikutano wa Jakaya Kikwete Convention Center jijini Dodoma. Tukio hili liliratibiwa chini ya uratibu wa Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu na lilikuwa […]
NACOPHA Hosts UN Family Vistors to Showcase Community Led Monitoring Impact
Today NACOPHA (National Council of People Living with HIV and AIDS) had the distinct honor of hosting a visit from a delegation of esteemed representatives from key international organizations. The purpose of the visit was to understand the impact of NACOPHA’s Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) work on the communities we serve. Distinguished Guests The delegation included: […]
Ziara ya Kamati ya Bunge ya Afya na Masuala ya UKIMWI Katika Konga ya Singida Vijijini
Singida, Tanzania Kufuatia ziara ya Kamati ya Bunge ya Afya na Masuala ya UKIMWI katika mikoa ya Singida, Mwanza na Tabora, Kamati hiyo imezuria Konga ya Halmashauri ya Singida Vijijini na kujionea shughuli za mwitikio wa UKIMWI zinazotekelezwa na Konga hiyo. Katika ziara hiyo, Konga ya Singida Vijijini ilionesha shughuli za kiuchumi za vikundi na […]
NACOPHA and EGPAF Promote HIV Testing Among UDOM Students
Dodoma, Tanzania NACOPHA, in collaboration with EGPAF – Afya Yangu, recently visited the University of Dodoma (UDOM) to encourage students to get tested for HIV. The participants were first-year medical students. Key Findings: Outreach Impact:A total of 120 students were reached (94 males and 26 females).100 male condoms were distributed to the students. This initiative […]
NACOPHA’s Nationwide Dialogues to Strengthen HIV/AIDS Response
NACOPHA has been actively engaging communities across Tanzania to enhance the HIV/AIDS response, focusing on inclusive strategies and community involvement. Here’s a roundup of recent activities: 1. Dodoma Youth Dialogue: NACOPHA’s Dodoma chapter organized a dialogue with middle youth groups, including youth from local communities, special groups, and students from the University of Dodoma. The […]
NACOPHA Participates in 6th CHALUFAKITA Conference
We had the opportunity to participate in the 6th Conference of the Tanzanian Association for Kiswahili Language and Literature (CHALUFAKITA), where we presented a paper on “The Impact of Stigmatizing Language on the HIV/AIDS Response in the Country.” The conference was opened by the Deputy Minister of Arts, Culture, and Sports, Hon. Hamis Mohamed Mwijuma […]
How DREAMS and Five to Five project approaches, have contributed to increased participation of Adolescent Girls and Young Women in HIV service utilization
Nyamagana PLHIV Cluster is among twelve PLHIV clusters under Hebu Tuyajenge project since 2019 with more than 500 PLHIV members from empowerment groups. There was a big challenge for Adolescent Girls and Young Women living with HIV to utilize HIV services in the cluster. Before the Introduction of Hebu Tuyajenge Project, statistics shows more than […]
Empowering Women Living with HIV
How USAID Hebu Tuyajenge Project Changed Jane’s Life and Inspired Her Community Jane is a member of the women’s empowerment group in her village and has been living with HIV for the past five years. She has faced many challenges in her life, including accessing proper sanitation facilities. Before the USAID Hebu Tuyajenge project, Jane […]
NACOPHA Hosts PEPFAR COP 2023/2024 Priority Setting Meeting in Dar es Salaam
As the National Council of People Living with HIV in Tanzania (NACOPHA) are proud to have hosted the PEPFAR COP 2023/2024 Priority Setting Meeting in Dar es Salaam. This event brought together dedicated partners to develop strategies for preventing and treating HIV/AIDS. Participants included the Ministry of Health, PEPFAR representatives, USAID, CDC, KVP Forum, DARE, […]