Keep a Child Alive

When KCA first began supporting this small clinic in 2004, no one could have anticipated that it would grow in just six years to serve 400 patients a day. Today, Alive Medical Services (AMS) is a clinic of excellence with its doors always open to anyone in need - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the last year alone, AMS has seen an increase of 1000 patients, all of whom learned about the clinic through word of mouth in the community. 1 in every 4 people who come to the clinic for testing is found to be HIV-positive, and they have immediate access to comprehensive care. From treatment for opportunistic infections and nutritional support, to early infant diagnosis and family planning, every point of service at AMS is an opportunity to treat and prevent the spread of HIV. Fully believing in the mission and work of Alive Medical Services, Keep a Child Alive continues to support the clinic's development and on-going operations. KCA works closely with Dr. Pasquine Ogunsanya and her team at AMS to engage more local support from the community. We have developed a relationship with Baylor College who provides AMS access to lab testing and Procter & Gamble began supporting AMS in 2010 through the provision of PUR water purification to supplement the Nutrition Program. The Stephen Lewis Foundation has also partnered with KCA to support the Nutrition Program at AMS, which provides monthly food parcels to more than 1,000 needy families.