Programa de investigacion en prevencion de VIH con comunidades

Experience

Since 2010 we have been working in indigenous communities affected by HIV, identifying new cases using point of care tests, advocating for those diagnosed and living with HIV, training health volunters and health personal, producing educational resources and educating people in general about HIV and STI prevention. Our work is pioneer because the presence of HIV and STI in indigenous people in Colombia (1,4 million inhabitants) has been neglected by the offcial governmental reports. Indigenous people in Colombia are discriminated, poorer and have worst health than the rest of the population.

Research interests

* The University of Manitoba at Wtinnipeg, Canada (professors John Wylie and Javier Mignone).

* The International Infectious Disease and Global Health Training Progam, lead by the University of Manitoba (professor Keith Fowke).

* EPSI Anas Wayuu (health care management organization run by indigenous people)

* IPSI Summuywajat (clinic run by indigenousl people).

* IPSI Asocabildos (clinic run by indigenousl people).

* IPS Mediser (HIV specialized clinic).

Disease areas

• HIV
• Maternal Health
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Other information

Our work in this area started attending the request of the indigenous community which was concerned about the presence of HIV cases. We only work in communities that request our participation and are willing to work together with us and be part of the studies.