Testimonials

I can see that CHIVA's visits to our facility have really benefitted the staff in provision of the PMTCT programme. I sincerely appreciate the manner in which support is given, the staff are responding so positively to your team. We look forward to the training that will be provided in November.

Kathy Randeree

Hospital CEO, KT Complex

CHIVA Africa UK Volunteer Testimonials

"I felt it was an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and best practices both within the CHIVA team and with our South African colleagues. I found the whole experience a mixture of excitement, anxiety, despair, joy, relief and humility-it was a wonderful experience and I am looking forward to my return trip."

Yvonne Heath, CNS

"An amazing opportunity to fully appreciate the intricacies of treating HIV on such a large scale, particularly with limited manpower/resources and the added difficulty of TB co-infection."

Dr. Caroline Foster, Paediatrician

In the UK, children are living well and long- term. Already here we see hope, now that children are living well, that the drugs do help. Now we see hope in people's eyes, whereas when we first came they were empty."

Debbie Levitt, Psychologist

" The hospital Manager agreed to all the pre requisites for starting a paediatric ARV clinic. When the nurse with the most enthusiasm was appointed, and given time to concentrate solely on running it, it was amazing to be a part of the progress made in the week we were there."

Robyn Cross CNS

"It really reinforces for me the devastating effect this disease has which we actually rarely see now in the treated West. It gives a much greater understanding of the families and their views of it."

Dr. Sally Hawkins, Paediatrician

SOUTH AFRICAN STAFF TESTIMONIALS

"It was really helpful that Sue and Shelley were with us for the whole week, we would really welcome more visits from them, apart from us (the health care workers) the people who benefited most were the patients.'

Dr Raeesa Moolla, Newcastle Provincial Hospital

"Great idea, suggest carry on, great impact and refreshing air for rural forgotten hospital ."

Dr Mierzwa, Eshowe Hospital

"I wish that they can reach every clinics and other health care centres, so everybody will benefit from them."

Evidence Khosa, COSH Church of Scotland Hospital

"Thank you for the wealth of knowledge – we don't feel alone."

Dr Kamini Rhajkumaar, Newcastle Provincial Hospital

CHIVA Africa staff bring experience, knowledge of systems and insight into holistic care. They've helped us kick-start sites. CHIVA Africa has played a direct role in getting ARV roll- out sites up and running."

Neil Mckerrow, Chief Specialist in Paediatrics, Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan region

I have loved being a part of this incredible project. The commitment of so many wonderful health professionals from the other side of the world to the people of Kwa Zulu Natal is staggering. The friendships and good work that is being done on the ground is inspiring, and to hear the positive feedback from their counterparts in the most rural areas of our province is so heartwarming."

Mary Kluk, Logistic Co-ordinator, President of the Council of KwaZulu Natal Jewry