International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs

The International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health supports high-quality, HIV-related activities around the world. ICAP’s three main focus areas are: service delivery, training, and operational research. ICAP works with host countries and other organizations, principally in sub-Saharan Africa, to build capacity for family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment programs. ICAP programs are funded by a variety of sources, including foundations and the United States government.

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ICAP's latest publication, "Comprehensive Peer Educator Training Curriculum and Implementation Manual," can be adapted by organizations and implementing partners wishing to start or scale-up Peer Education programs. Read more

New initiatives and approaches are regularly developed to meet the challenges of HIV/AIDS and the needs of individuals and affected families. Read more

Unique Clinic Offers HIV Services to Healthcare Workers and Civil Servants in Kenya

In Kenya, healthcare workers and civil servants living with HIV are sometimes compelled to travel long distances to obtain HIV services out of fear of revealing their status to colleagues and others in their communities. Others delay seeking such services and suffer in silence. Recognizing the special needs of these groups, ICAP and its partners recently inaugurated the first comprehensive HIV care clinic in Kenya to provide free services for healthcare workers, civil servants, and their families.

The facility, located at Mt. Kenya Hospital in Nyeri, Kenya, includes a clinic, laboratory, and pharmacy. As of March 2009, 371 people, including 24 children, were enrolled at the site.

“This project embodies the true essence of collaboration and shared vision among the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), implementing partners, and the Kenya government,” said Mark Hawken, MD, ICAP-Kenya country director. “Our combined efforts to make this facility a reality will hopefully manifest itself in improved services for healthcare workers and civil servants living with HIV.”Central Provincial Commissioner Jasper Rugut cuts a ceremonial ribbon marking the inauguration of the new HIV care clinic.