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The AIDSFree Project is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the U.S.
2016 · 96 pages

Abstract
Agency for International Development under Cooperative Agreement AID-OAA-14-00046. The project is implemented by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. with partners Abt Associates Inc., Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, EnCompass LLC, IMA World Health, the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, Jhpiego Corporation, and PATH. The project supports and advances implementation of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief by providing capacity development and technical support to USAID missions, host-country governments, and HIV implementers at the local, regional, and national level. The project focuses on strengthening high-impact interventions for an AIDS-free generation, with a primary goal of reducing new HIV infections and improving access to HIV treatment and care. The project operates in multiple countries, including Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and others. The project provides technical assistance and capacity development to local governments, health facilities, and community-based organizations to improve the delivery of HIV services. This includes support for HIV testing, counseling, and treatment, as well as prevention of mother-to-child transmission and care and support for people living with HIV. The project also focuses on improving the quality of HIV services, including the use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and other evidence-based interventions. The project works closely with local partners to develop and implement national HIV strategies and plans, and to strengthen the capacity of local governments to manage and coordinate HIV programs. The project's approach is based on a comprehensive understanding of the HIV epidemic in each country, including the epidemiology of HIV, the needs of key populations, and the capacity of local health systems to deliver HIV services. The project uses a range of tools and approaches, including data analysis, program monitoring and evaluation, and capacity development, to support the implementation of high-impact interventions for an AIDS-free generation. The project's work is guided by a range of international and national guidelines and standards, including those of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The project also works closely with other global and national partners to ensure that its work is aligned with broader efforts to combat the HIV epidemic. The project's impact is measured through a range of indicators, including the number of people tested for HIV, the number of people on ART, the number of new HIV infections prevented, and the number of people living with HIV who are receiving care and support. The project also conducts regular monitoring and evaluation to assess the effectiveness of its interventions and to identify areas for improvement. Overall, the AIDSFree Project is a critical component of the global response to the HIV epidemic, providing critical technical assistance and capacity development to local governments and health systems to improve the delivery of HIV services and to reduce new HIV infections.
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