To limit the risk of infection via food, water and related behaviours for people at high risk i.e. CD4 count less than 200.

The target group will understand:

• Healthy diet and good hygiene are crucial when your immune system is low.
• How they should take their ARVs
• The key points of food and water safety including storage, cooking/reheating and personal hygiene
• How to minimise risk when eating away from home
• CAMs can interfere with ARV medication and should only be taken with appropriate guidance.

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