When getting Negative Results is a good thing

Nkosikhona is now 5 months old and we just found out the results of his HIV test, it was negative! His twin Constance also tested negative, which means they do not have the HIV virus.  The twins will be tested one  final time at 1 year old to verify these results. We are so thankful for the negative results and know that we are one more step closer to an HIV free generation. 

The Mother2Child transmission education that we give our pregnant mums has done a lot in preventing the transmission of HIV from mums to babies. Besides learning about HIV and how it can be transmitted to your child, the mums are learning the importance of sanitation, good health, and proper nutrition for themselves and their new babies. Once a pregnant mum is registered with Chips, we assist with pre-natal care, education, and teaching how to manage their HIV status. More and more mums are willing to inform us on when they are going into labor so we can get them to Good Shepherd and they can give birth there. This also greatly reduces the risk of HIV transmission to the child. 

Neliswa, from Section 19, was born on Christmas Eve. She will be tested at 6 weeks for HIV.  

Look how contented she is! We just love our role of Mkhulu (grandfather) and Gogo (grandmother) and the babies have such a special place in our hearts. 

P.S. - If you want to support our ministry, the fastest way is to make an Online Donation via www.WorldOutreach.org
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