Our Care Model
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Children treated at the center are generally ten years of age or younger and can stay up to a maximum of six months. During this time, we provide food, lodging and medical treatment. The child’s caregiver also stays at the center to assist in the child’s care and receive training on how to support the child, psychologically and physically. We additionally provide lodging, food, and emergency treatment for the caregivers as they are often HIV+ as well.
At MSPN, services are designed to provide medical and holistic care.
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Baseline investigation before starting treatment of HIV-infected children
• Blood status: Total blood cell count, blood cell differential count, ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate), platelet count and hemoglobin measurements.
• Mountoux (tuberculin) test
• Chest X-ray
• Hepatitis B test for both child and caretaker
• CD4 count (immunity strength)
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Medical support
• Weekly check-ups for children by pediatric physician.
• 24-hour supervision by trained nursing staff.
• Daily ARV (anti-retroviral) treatment.
• Routine urine and stool tests.
• 24-hour ambulance as required to send children to hospital.
Nutritional support
• Close monitoring of cooking by dietitian.
• Nutritious food according to the diet menu prepared by a dietitian focusing on calorie requirement.
• Direct and continuous monitoring of calorie intake of children by nurse (through maintained chart and direct observation).
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Psycho-social counseling and education
• Counseling for the improvement of self-esteem for both children and caretakers.
• Non-formal education classes in literacy and math classes for caretakers.
• Non-formal education classes for older children teaching Nepali, English, math and practical life skills
• Education for caretakers about Reproductive Health and Nutrition by NFE (Non-formal education) facilitator, nurses, and our dietitian
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Extracurricular activities
• Involving children in arts and craftsbr
• Holiday celebrations (for example, Teej Festival at MSPN shown on left)
• Zoo visits for entertainment.
• Painting competition for caretakers.
• Indoor and outdoor sports within MSPN for both children and caretakers.
• Watching documentaries, films, and movies for educational entertainment.