PATA’s Health Provider Champions
PATA’s Health Provider Champions celebrates nurses, counsellors, doctors, social workers, pharmacists, community health workers and peer supporters who deliver quality HIV prevention, treatment and care services for children, adolescents and young people in clinics and communities where they Do it Right, Do it Together, Do it Every day!
Health Provider Champions share their stories from across sub-Saharan Africa.
Meet the health provider champions and their nominees from the PATA 2022 Summit
Nkwen Baptist Health Center, Cameroon
This campaign builds on the IAS Me and My Healthcare Provider Champions Campaign. You can find more stories from the South African and Zambian champions here.
Ending AIDS for children once and for all
It is only through health providers that we can make progress in ensuring that no child is denied treatment and that new infant HIV infections are prevented by 2030, in alignment with the Global Alliance by UNAIDS, UNICEF and the WHO.
Why our health providers are champions
Tembi Tsabalala, Nurse, Pretoria, South Africa, is a good person.”
“Mwakhe Ziqubu, Counselor, Sebokeng, South Africa, is a loving and caring person. He always called me to check up on me and linked me to other young people in the same situation as I am. He helped me understand that HIV is not the end of the world. When you talk about care, you talk about Mzwakhe.”
“Monica Mutondo, Clinical Officer General, Lusaka, Zambia. With her around, I feel so open and safe. She always makes sure that all adolescents living with HIV are fast-tracked with their drug refill appointments. She helped me realise that I can be whoever I want to be in life, regardless of my HIV status.”
“Mathar Amuso, Sorothi, Uganda, treats everyone equally. She has taught us that even though you are positive, you can still lead a normal life.”
“Charity Zimba Bwalya, Nurse, Kafue, Zambia, is always friendly and encourages me to remain healthy. She does her work with passion and a caring heart. She has always ensured I adhere to my treatments and is one of the most caring nurses I have come across.”
“Ms Nonhlanhla Mazaleni, Community Health Worker, Johannesburg, South Africa has changed my life ever since I met her. She helped me understand what I was going through. Her programme helped young people living with HIV and encouraged everyone to know their HIV status.”
“Nomathemba Mpangane, Nurse, Midrand, South Africa, is a hard worker who is passionate about her work.”
“Letsiwe Ngubane, Nurse, Buhleni, Eswatini, is caring, non-judgmental and always listens carefully. She taught me to ignore stigma and discrimination.”
“Ndumiso Madubele, Program Specialist, Cape Town, South Africa, takes people seriously and is passionate about what he does. He fights for transformation and is good with giving out knowledge.”
“Monde Wamunyima, Doctor, Kafue, Zambia, is efficient and makes me feel valued by giving me her undivided attention. She takes the time to listen and counsel people in a firm but gentle way.”
“My nurse does not judge me and always makes sure I am comfortable. She considers my feelings and always says the right thing. She makes sure my voice is heard and understood.”
“Thebekile Shabalala, Nurse, Pretoria, South Africa, is always friendly and supportive.”
“Lubega Kizza, Kampala, Uganda, makes me feel good and happy. He has taught me to adhere to my treatment.”
“Tikhale Singano, Zalewa, Malawi, has taught me to never give up, always love my health, and never be ashamed. She makes me feel at home and always greets with a smile.”
“Rebecca Phasha, Nurse, Vanderbijl, South Africa, is a patient, humble person who always makes sure I am comfortable. I am studying nursing and want to be like her.”
“Nomusa Ndlovu, Nurse, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, listens to all issues from adolescents without being judgmental. She is forthcoming when it comes to activities for adolescents and she is very approachable.”