Background information:
Slovenia is a small country with a low-density population of about 2 million. Communicable diseases are well controlled. HIV prevalence is low (less than 1 per 1000 inhabitants). The Government focuses on reducing non-communicable diseases; the national strategy on HIV/AIDS was developed in 2009. TB in Slovenia almost does not exist.
The Slovenian Red Cross activities related to AIDS consist mostly of Reduction of stigma and discrimination and health education. According to national strategy of AIDS prevention 2010 – 2015, NGO and civil society organizations have to be involved in the creation and implementation of national strategy. NGOs, including the SRC, are planned to be in the national AIDS commission.
The SRC is not included in the direct care and support for Drug Users. Support is given by the organized Health care services: 1/3 of the country is covered by mobile/street units; 3 night shelters; HIV and TB VC test is accessible in the public health centers and two NGOs – SKUC Magnus and Legebitra; Psycho-social support is acessible in 12 harm reduction centres; medical care in 19 Methadone treatment centers and in 65 public health centers; 19 Methadone treatment centers and in 1 hospital centre; 10 therapeutic communities.
One of the biggest obstacles in the domain HIV and TB is insufficient cooperation between different governmental sectors (for instance between the Ministry for health and the Ministry of schooling and sport); between the government and NGO-s and NGO-s themselves. NGOs have to compete for governmental money which causes low collaboration between them. In June 2012 Slovenian Public Health Institute prepared the strategic document on health as an integral part of all policies. It is also the basic document for the Humanitarian diplomacy of Slovenian Red Cross in the domain of HIV/aids and TB prevention and care.
| Mapping of National Society Activities | HIV and AIDS | Harm Reduction | Tuberculosis |
| Prevention | HIVAIDS activities (such as workshops and lectures aimed at informing and raising the awareness, media activities, distribution of HIVAIDS prevention materials) in local branches started in the beginning of 90’s | . | Due to the low prevalence of TB we are not involved in TB programs/projects |
| Counselling | Counselling is done mostly by organizations of PLWH. | – | |
| Care | – | . | – |
| Advocacy | Since 2000 we have been included in the National World AIDS campaign, coordinated by the Institute of Public Health of the Republic of Slovenia. Our main partner is the AIDS Foundation Robert, the most recognized NGO in this field in Slovenia | Since 2003 we have been advocating, promoting and actively supporting development of harm reduction programs | – |
| Partners/ Networking | ERNA, National Institute of Public Health and its 9 regional institutes. SRC works also together with AIDS Foundation Robert and CARS – Centre for AIDS prevention and vulnerable groups | – | |
| Best practices | De-stigmatization workshops in primary schools done by more than 300 teachers and multipliers. | – | – |
| (information which, in your opinion, is also important) | Slovenian RC activities during each year’s November and during World AISD Day. | – | – |
| Contact person(s) |
Mr. Ciril Klajnscek Health & Social Affairs Manager Telephone: +386 1 24 14 306 Mobile: 386 41 658 500 E-mail ciril.klajnscek@rks.si |
Mr. Ciril Klajnscek Health & Social Affairs Manager Telephone: +386 1 24 14 306 Mobile: 386 41 658 500 E-mail ciril.klajnscek@rks.si |
Mr. Ciril Klajnscek Health & Social Affairs Manager Telephone: +386 1 24 14 306 Mobile: 386 41 658 500 E-mail ciril.klajnscek@rks.si |
Contacts
| Slovenian Red Cross | ||||
| ERNA Contact Information | Head | Head | ERNA Contact Person | ERNA Contact Person |
| Name Surname | Franc Kosir | Danijel Starman | Ciril Klajnscek | Tina Nemanic |
| Role in the National Society | President | Secretary General | Health and Social Affair manager | Youth and Volunteers manager |
| E-mails | Franc.kosir@rks.si | Danijel.starman@rks.si | Ciril.kilajnscek@rks.si | Tina.nemanic@rks.si |
| Phone numbers | (386) (1) 2414320 | (386) (1) 2414352 | + 386 1 24 14 306 + 386 41 658 500 | + 386) 1 24 14 318 + 386 51 678 052 |
| Fax | + 386 1 2414 344 | + 386 1 2414 344 | + 386 1 2414 344 | + 386 1 2414 344 |
| Post address | Mirje 19, 1000 Ljubljana | Mirje 19, 1000 Ljubljana | Mirje 19, 1000 Ljubljana | Mirje 19, 1000 Ljubljana |