de Korte F; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 2002 Jul 7-12; 14: abstract no. MoPeG4298.
ACHAP, Gaborone, Botswana
BACKGROUND: The Government of Botswana (GOB) with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Merck & Co, Inc./The Merck Company Foundation have established ACHAP, to develop and implement a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention and care program. ACHAP seeks a partnership that unites the best from the public and private sector. While important resources and expertise will come from various global partners, the project seeks to develop capacity in leadership and managerial skills so that the programs will be sustainable. METHODS: In collaboration with the National AIDS Coordinating Agency (NACA) the following objectives have been developed: .Support NACA in national coordination efforts. .Improve access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support across a continuum from home to facilities. .Improve access to prophylaxis and treatment of opportunistic infections (OI) and to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). .Strengthen sustainable improvements of health care systems and mitigate the impact of the HIV-epidemic. RESULTS: In partnership with McKinsey&Co, ACHAP supported the GOB in developing a strategic plan for the introduction of HAART in the public sector. Six work streams resulting from this plan are being implemented - testing and monitoring of patients; patient management system; Information and Education and Communication Centres (IEC); education and training of staff and the improvement of distribution and storage of drugs. Other existing programs support community based initiatives and increase sustainable capacity in prevention and care for HIV / AIDS. These include Coping Centres for PLHWA, small grants to community-based projects and the building of IEC Centres throughout the country. CONCLUSIONS: Future programs will concentrate on prevention, stigma and denial surrounding HIV infection, and establishing a connection between HIV/AIDS care and prevention.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
- Botswana
- Ethnic Groups
- Government
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Health Planning
- Humans
- Organizations
- Private Sector
- Public Sector
- education
Other ID:
UI: 102257097
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