Some children return to see the Umodzi team in the clinic after they have gone home from hospital. They can be seen in our office in a quiet and friendly setting, with room to play. We supplement the drugs that the government hospital pharmacy can provide, and take time to listen to problems. Patients become our friends over months and some carers return after their child’s death to talk about what happened.
We are working within the paediatric ARV clinic to contribute our skills and provide a play lady.