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Paediatric Aids Treatment for Africa
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PATA means 'to reach out' in kiSwahili; and in isiXhosa & isiZulu it means 'to touch'.
By reaching out and touching communities and health professionals and helping to build capacity in Africa, PATA aims to create a ripple effect of treatment action that will give a growing number of children access to life-saving antiretroviral therapy and holistic care. Read more
The Southern Africa PATA forum
The fifth PATA forum has come to an end. Twenty-five weary but happy treatment teams headed home, heads packed with new ideas and hearts hopefully lighter, thanks to the opportunity of sharing their cares and concerns with colleagues.
Random conversations with delegates, invited speakers and our local partners from Wits ECHO are agreed that they have enjoyed quality time at this PATA Gauteng forum. Read more
PATA 2008 PATA Forum - Rwanda
The 2008 PATA Forum was attended by 43 treatment teams from 17 Sub-Saharan countries. For the first time, nutritionists joined doctors, nurses, counsellors and pharmacists at the conference which focused on 'Care of the very young child with HIV' and 'Nutrition'.
Download the conference programme here.
Conference proceedings available now – click here to download a PDF
or request a hard copy
What issues would you like addressed at the next PATA Forum?
At previous PATA forums, the following issues have been addressed: Care of the very young infant with HIV and Nutrition (2008), TB/ HIV and Adolescent Care (2007), Communication, Disclosure and caring for the carer (2006), Adherence, Access & Acumen (2005). Email info@teampata.org to let us know what you would like addressed at this year's PATA forum.
Adolescent care: Piloting the use of 'Auntie Stella': A kit designed to discuss life skills with adolescents
Many children treated with anti-retroviral drugs have done very well and are now growing into adolescence. This success presents new problems as children grow into adolescence. Read more
What tasks have PATA teams set for themselves this year?
Every year at the PATA forum, teams set themselves tasks for the year ahead. This year many teams have set themselves tasks relating to the conference themes of caring for the very young infant with HIV and Nutrition. Read more
Would your team like to apply to join the PATA Expert Patient Programme?
PATA currently employs 136 expert patients from 33 clinics across Sub-Saharan Africa. Clinics receive a stipend of 200 USD per month to employ expert patients within their clinics. If your clinic would like to join this programme, please download an application form and return to melanie@teampata.org by the 30 April 2009.
How can we tackle the crisis of malnutrition?
Nine children die each minute from malnutrition. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated that annually malnutrition causes the death of up to 5 million children under the age of five.Read more
What is Plumpy’nut?
During the PATA Forum in Kigali, everyone wanted to know about Plumpy’nut – some of us even wanted to taste it! But those who were not there and have never heard about it, might very well ask: what is it?Read more
Our Mission
Expanding access to care for children infected by HIV and their families throughout the African continent.
Our Vision
For HIV-infected and affected children in Africa to access high quality, comprehensive services including ART by 2015.
The Foundation of PATA
lies within compassionate and committed mulidisciplinary treatment teams.
PATA 2009 Southern African Regional Forum, 2 — 5 November 2009, Johannesburg.
Advanced ARVs, Adolescent Care and a Psycho-social Clinic Toolkit
The 2009 PATA Forum will be held at the Birchwood Conference Centre close to OR Tambo Airport.
Requested an application form from melanie@teampata.org
PATA and Kidzpositive Western Cape Adolescent Workshop poster.
