Zambia Defense Force, Prevention, Care, and Treatment II
Abstract
Family Health International (FHI360) implements the Zambia Defense Force Prevention, Care and Treatment (ZDFPCT) project (February 1, 2012-March 8, 2016) which is funded by the Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP) to support HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment for the Zambia Defense Force (ZDF). The total funding obligated for the project is $5,921,968. FHI360 continues to build upon its successes in its work with the Ministries of Defense (MOD), Health (MOH) and Community Development, Mother and Child Health (MCDMCH) to maximize the United States Government (USG) resources and to ensure synergy to support expansion of quality HIV/AIDS services through the following Objectives: 1. To strengthen and scale up HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services in the Zambia Defense Force (ZDF) health facilities i.e. Zambia National Service (ZNS), Zambia Air force (ZAF) and Zambia Army (ZA); 2. To provide a comprehensive HIV/AIDS service package that includes strengthening of the laboratory and pharmacy support services and networks within the ZDF medical services; and 3. Increase the capacity for the Zambia Defense Force Medical Services to perform and manage HIV/AIDS technical functions in a sustainable manner This support is provided to all ZDF health facilities in 43 of the ZDF’s 54 camps in 16 districts across seven provinces namely, Northern, Muchinga, Luapula, Copperbelt, Central, North-western and Lusaka. The support provided includes capacity building, health facility renovations, provision of laboratory and other basic medical equipment as well as technical assistance to ensure provision of quality services based on nationally approved guidelines and standard operating procedures. Support towards the implementation of nationally approved Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) system and tools ensures sustainability of quality services. FHI360 also works closely with the three Defense medical directorates to increase their capacity to perform technical and program management functions to implement the project. By January 2015, more than 57,289 military personnel, their families and the civilian population around the cantonments had received HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) services, while over 18,400 pregnant women accepted HIV counseling and testing and received their test results, with 1,612 HIV-infected pregnant women receiving ART prophylaxis. Over 12,773 adults and 436 children received ART services, while 4,849 males aged 15-49 were circumcised supported by the Male Circumcision (MC) minimum package of HIV prevention.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 09, 2016
- Source ID
- N002441510026
Entities
People
- Morrison Zulu
Organizations
- Family Health International