identifying at risk populations and hiv/aids referral ... - (SHOPS) project

Health profile
Respondents mentioned HIV/AIDS and malaria as the most common health problems in Wonji. The
main health system in the area is the one operating through the factory. There is one general hospital
managed by the factory; it is linked to satellite health posts. The hospital gives HIV/AIDS-related services
such as provider-initiated counseling and testing (PICT), PMTCT, ART, OI management, and IEC. The
satellite clinics also provide clinical care and IEC through mini-media, with anti-AIDS clubs, peer
education, and occasional outreach. There are three private lower clinics in Wonji. These facilities
provide STI diagnosis and treatment and management of OIs.
TABLE 33. NUMBER OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
Public facilities
Number
General hospital 1
Primary health center ---
Urban health post 1
Clinic ---
Total 2
Private facilities
Hospital ---
Higher clinic ----
Medium clinic ---
Lower clinic 3
Total 3
TABLE 34. PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES BY TYPE OF HIV/AIDS SERVICES
Name Level HCT TB ART STIs OIs
DX RX
Radiet Poly Lower clinic --- --- --- --- √ √
Ashagre Lower clinic --- --- --- --- √ √
Alem Lower clinic --- --- --- --- √ √
4.5 METEHARA
Metehara is in the East Shoa zone of the Oromiya region, 197 km east of Addis on the Addis-Djibouti
road, and 100 km east of Adama town. Metehara has an estimated population of 17,165 (9,088 male and
8,077). There are three separately situated sub-towns (Metehara 01 Kebele, Addis Ketema 01 Kebele,
and Merti town) that collectively form Metehara town.
Risk setting and population
Metehara has several populations at high risk of HIV transmission. The town is located on the main road
to Djibouti and the eastern part of the country and so it is where middle- and long-distance drivers and
business people cross paths. The area is also well known for plantations and small- and large-scale
industries, where both transient and permanent laborers reside. The town has several hotels, bars, and
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