SHIP

At SAIL Clinics, our commitment to providing quality care and support to our clients remains steadfast. We want to reassure our clients that all SAIL Clinics continue to operate and provide essential quality healthcare services, strengthened by our robust partnerships and established systems in place.

Specifically:

• The supply of antiretroviral medications for our clients living with HIV is secured through the Department of Health (DOH).

• Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and rapid test kits are also available through DOH.

• Laboratory and other diagnostic tests for people living with HIV are covered by PhilHealth through the Outpatient HIV/AIDS Treatment (OHAT) package.

Sustained Health Initiatives of the Philippines or SHIP, as a major stakeholder in the HIV space, is actively engaged in ongoing dialogues with our partners, including the DOH, to navigate any potential challenges brought about by global developments, and ensure the continued delivery of quality care to our clients. We are confident in our ability to adapt and to continue saving and improving lives in our community.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly if you have any questions.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,
DR. KATE LEYRITANA,
SAIL Clinics Medical Director,
and the Entire SAIL Clinics Crew

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Ahoy, mental health, social welfare, and HIV healthcare practitioners and advocates!

Join SHIP for our first in a series of PsySE-HCPN webinars, starting with “Mental Health and Social Welfare Support for Young Key Populations (YKP).”

Learn more with us on various topics this February 6, 2025, 10 am to 12 nn, via Zoom, as we are joined by our experts:

Dr. Wipaporn Natalie Songtaweesin, MBBS, DTMH, of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; Ms. Aripa G. Alonto, RSW, of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM); and Ms. Abigail G. Amon, MA, of Team Dugong Bughaw in Iloilo!

Register here: tinyurl.com/psyse2025web1. And we’ll see you on Feb. 6 at the webinar!

That’s a wrap for our 3-day PsySE-HCPN (Psycho-socioeconomic Health Care Provider Network) Pilot Training!

From October 16 to 18, SHIP, together with the PsySE-HCPN team, brought together an incredible group of healthcare providers, community workers, advocates, mental health professionals, and social welfare experts! The pilot batch focused on exploring new strategies, sharing insights, and developing impactful content that will shape future training sessions. Our ultimate goal? To build and strengthen the PsySE Health Care Provider Network—ensuring more inclusive, compassionate, and responsive care for people living with and affected by HIV in the Philippines.

A huge thank you to our lead trainers— Michelle Amarilla-Climaco, John Gabriel Co, and Rod Olete—and to our dedicated participants for bringing their expertise, passion, and energy to this important initiative! Next steps? We’ll refine the curriculum based on the valuable feedback received during the pilot, and we can’t wait to roll it out to the broader community soon! Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for being part of this transformative journey. Together, we’re making a difference!

We share our congratulations and pride for our SHIPmates and our very own Executive Director, Jerome Daclison, as he takes his oath for his appointment as Member and Representative from Non-Government Organizations Working for the Welfare of Identified Key Populations for the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC)!

*credit to the Presidential Communications Office

Congratulations also to all our fellow advocates and partner organizations! Thank you to PNAC and everyone, from all of us at SHIP!

 Calling all healthcare professionals and case managers in HIV care!  tinyurl.com/PsySE-2024

Are you expanding your services to provide mental health and social welfare support to people living with HIV?

Join our *nationwide training* on PsySE-HCPN: A program designed to equip you with the tools and networks to deliver Psycho-Socioeconomic support to PLHIV in the Philippines. Plus, if selected, your travel and accommodation are covered!

 Who can join?
– Mental health practitioners, social workers, health providers, or case managers affiliated with an HIV care facility in the Philippines
– Those starting or implementing mental health/social welfare services
– Those collaborating with LGUs, hospitals, or CBO-led HIV facilities

 How to apply?
Simply fill out this quick survey: https://tinyurl.com/PsySE-2024.
Deadline of survey submission is this October 11, 2024

Let’s build a stronger support network for PLHIV together! 
Thank you from all of us at SHIP!