Sukabumi Health Office and Kasih Suwitno Foundation Evaluate HIV PDP Programme: Strengthening Services for People Living with HIV for 2026

The Sukabumi City Health Office, in collaboration with the Kasih Suwitno Foundation (YKS), held a comprehensive evaluation meeting regarding the implementation of the Care, Support, and Treatment (PDP) programme for people living with HIV (ODHIV). This step was taken to ensure that the target of HIV elimination by 2030 remains on track through strengthened synergy between the government and non-governmental organisations.

The meeting, held in mid-2026, focused on mapping field obstacles, particularly in maintaining adherence to Antiretroviral (ARV) treatment among patients. Data indicates that cross-sector collaboration is the primary key to reducing the rate of loss to follow-up, which remains a challenge in several regions.

The Kasih Suwitno Foundation, as a strategic partner in community assistance, emphasised the importance of a humanistic approach in PDP services. This evaluation highlighted the effective role of peer educators in providing psychosocial support, ensuring patients feel safer and more motivated to continue their medical therapy.

The Health Office appreciated the foundation’s contribution in reaching key populations that are often difficult to access through formal healthcare services. With better data integration in 2026, it is hoped that every new case found can immediately receive access to treatment without bureaucratic hurdles.

Several crucial points discussed in this evaluation included the availability of drug logistics and the capacity building of healthcare workers at the community health centre (Puskesmas) level. The Health Office is committed to continuously expanding healthcare facilities capable of providing PDP services to reduce the burden on patients accessing medication.

Furthermore, digital innovation in monitoring medication adherence is being trialled as part of future programme development. This is expected to assist healthcare workers and assistants from the Kasih Suwitno Foundation in performing early interventions if patients begin to miss regular health check-ups.

Through these periodic evaluations, the Health Office and the Kasih Suwitno Foundation are optimistic that the quality of life for people living with HIV can continue to be improved, in line with the global vision to end the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030.