Our blended model of clinical and psychosocial mentorship and teaching is what sets CHIVA apart. By working closely with the Department of Health’s laboratory system, we can identify clients living with advanced HIV.
Through real-time, case-by-case monitoring, we ensure children and adolescents living with HIV (our “clients”) receive the proper healthcare they so desperately need. We facilitate access to HIV services through the primary healthcare (PHC) system and link current cases to a specific healthcare professional in a community-based PHC clinic.
The gaps we identify in the clinical treatment and psychosocial care delivered to each of our clients dictate what mentorship and teaching we provide to their healthcare workers. Clinical and psychosocial mentorship and teaching are delivered both remotely (through multiple online platforms) and in person (one-on-one and group sessions). Ongoing clinical monitoring and psychosocial support are provided to each client to ensure they are no longer at risk of dying from HIV and continue to thrive while living with HIV.
Fiona joined the Board at CHIVA Africa in 2019. Fiona studied Law at Oxford University and started her career as a Barrister practicing in Chancery chambers before moving into financial services.
Shaun became a trustee for CHIVA Africa in February 2019. He is a South African qualified lawyer and holds the position of Chief Legal Officer at Cairn Capital, a leading European asset manager.
Dr Mo Archary is a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist at King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban and the University of KwaZulu-Natal: Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine.
Lauren joined the board in 2019, and is a lawyer by training and built a successful legal career in South Africa, specialising in public interest and media law. Lauren has lectured in media law, ethics and public interest law and takes a special interest in furthering the cause of women and those disadvantaged in South Africa.
Dr Moshal is the founder of CHIVA Africa and CHIVA South Africa and has chaired the CHIVA Africa Board of Trustees since its registration as a charity in 2009. Born and raised in South Africa, Karyn graduated in medicine from the University of Cape Town in 1988.