Even those who persistently test positive are staying well. What d'Agostini's hospice provides is very basic care. They are very sick when they come to us. But as a result of their care here they put on weight, recover from their infections and thrive. Hygiene is excellent.
Nutrition is very good.
They are really flourishing. All this is in contrast to the way most children diagnosed as HIV-positive are treated. At Nyumbani, most of the hands-on work with the children is done by women, usually single mothers, who are quick to bond with the babies in their care. They have no money and no husband, but they have been mothers that is their big advantage. Their whole experience in the home is one that makes them happy children.