PEPFAR's annual planning process is done either at the country (COP) or regional level (ROP).
PEPFAR's programs are implemented through implementing partners who apply for funding based on PEPFAR's published Requests for Applications.
Since 2010, PEPFAR COPs have grouped implementing partners according to an organizational type. We have retroactively applied these classifications to earlier years in the database as well.
Also called "Strategic Areas", these are general areas of HIV programming. Each program area has several corresponding budget codes.
Specific areas of HIV programming. Budget Codes are the lowest level of spending data available.
Expenditure Program Areas track general areas of PEPFAR expenditure.
Expenditure Sub-Program Areas track more specific PEPFAR expenditures.
Object classes provide highly specific ways that implementing partners are spending PEPFAR funds on programming.
Cross-cutting attributions are areas of PEPFAR programming that contribute across several program areas. They contain limited indicative information related to aspects such as human resources, health infrastructure, or key populations programming. However, they represent only a small proportion of the total funds that PEPFAR allocates through the COP process. Additionally, they have changed significantly over the years. As such, analysis and interpretation of these data should be approached carefully. Learn more
Beneficiary Expenditure data identify how PEPFAR programming is targeted at reaching different populations.
Sub-Beneficiary Expenditure data highlight more specific populations targeted for HIV prevention and treatment interventions.
PEPFAR sets targets using the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) System - documentation for which can be found on PEPFAR's website at https://www.pepfar.gov/reports/guidance/. As with most data on this website, the targets here have been extracted from the COP documents. Targets are for the fiscal year following each COP year, such that selecting 2016 will access targets for FY2017. This feature is currently experimental and should be used for exploratory purposes only at present.
Years of mechanism: 2007 2008 2009
09.T.LS07 APHL - Technical Assistance
ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MODIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is requesting funds in FY2009 to provide technical
assistance in building the laboratory infrastructure in Botswana through the President's Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
There is a need for robust Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) at the Ministry of Health (MOH)
administered laboratories throughout Botswana. In FY2008, the Association of Public Health (APHL) will
provide project management expertise to assist CDC/BOTUSA and the MOH in the effective
implementation and management of a pilot laboratory information system (LIS). The LIS implementation will
follow the Office of the Global AID Coordinator (OGAC) approved guidelines that were developed by APHL
in 2005. APHL will also deliver paper based training and support basic computer training for health
professionals from the selected pilot sites. This support will enable the country to generate reliable data for
surveillance and HIV/AIDS interventions planned by the MOH.
Over the last few years, Botswana has followed the baseline report recommendations developed in 2002
intent on establishing a robust national quality assurance program. In FY2008, APHL supported the
Botswana Quality Assurance program, providing technical assistance to the MOH through short term on-site
consultations in the areas of quality systems, TB and PMTCT. A review on the current status has been
developed to establish the progress the program has made towards the goal of instituting a strong quality
assurance program. In FY2009, funding is requested to continue with the provision of technical assistance
in this area to develop further the quality of Botswana's laboratory services to meet the PEPFAR objectives.
APHL will work with the Botswana Bureau of Standards to strengthen and build their capacity to carry our
quality control and quality assurance activities.
In FY2009, APHL will participate in an evaluation of the anti-retroviral therapy (ART) monitoring program.
This evaluation will help Botswana decide whether or not the decentralization program is actually helping
the ART program and identify how to address the gaps. APHL will collaborate with the national health
laboratory to provide technical assistance in conducting laboratory work during the HIV sentinel surveillance
survey. Assistance will also be provided to support quality control and quality assurance.
APHL will work closely with CDC Atlanta and CDC/BOTUSA, as well as other partners, to provide technical
assistance in support of the expansion of HIV testing services. To this end, APHL will continue to participate
in laboratory assessment visits and provide technical assistance in quality system implementation, TB
testing and the PMTCT HIV testing activities. APHL will specifically support rapid HIV testing activities within
VCT centers. Technical assistance will be provided to support this activity and ensure adequate monitoring
of the program.
In FY2009, APHL will work with key partners and stakeholders to perform needs assessment/gap analysis
for the laboratory network. The expected outcome is a report of current and future needs of laboratories in
the tiered structure in terms of physical infrastructure, equipment, staffing, types and number of tests
performed, and educational background of staff. This report will provide recommendations for overall
strengthening of the laboratory network in Botswana and supplement the SWOT completed in FY2008.
APHL will then work with key partners and stakeholders as described previously to develop a
comprehensive national laboratory strategic plan that clearly describes a vision, mission, strategic initiatives
and essential implementation activities including the delegation of authorities and responsibilities, objectives
and outcomes, timelines and proposed budgets for the organization of a Botswana National Laboratory
Network that assures quality laboratory services in support of Botswana's health priorities and improved
health of the people of Botswana.
APHL will have two senior laboratory professionals, who are current or former directors of major U.S. public
health laboratories who have international experience, work with key officials to plan and hold a three-day
meeting to develop a draft National Laboratory Strategic Plan for interactive review and development into a
comprehensive strategic plan for a national laboratory system. This plan should propose an organization
and infrastructure that integrates public health laboratory services including disease specific services for
HIV, TB and malaria; reference testing services; quality management and biosafety; in service training and
human resources development; equipment maintenance and repair; and facility design and support.
From COP08:
The USG will provide technical assistance and financial support to the Government of Botswana to
strengthen the quality assurance for diagnostic, support HIV survey and surveillance through the
Association of Public Health Laboratory (APHL). In FY08 fund was allocated to APHL to provide technical
assistance for training, testing and EQA for the The Botswana AIDS Impact Survey (BAIS) which is a
population-based survey that collects information on key indicators of knowledge, attitudes and sexual
behavior known to be associated with the HIV/AIDS/STD epidemic. But this activity has not been approved
by CDC IRB therfore the fund won't be alble to be used to support the planned activity.
New/Continuing Activity: Continuing Activity
Continuing Activity: 17658
Continued Associated Activity Information
Activity Activity ID USG Agency Prime Partner Mechanism Mechanism ID Mechanism Planned Funds
System ID System ID
17658 12390.08 HHS/Centers for Association of 7845 6163.08 U47/CCU32309 $700,000
Disease Control & Public Health 6: APHL
Prevention Laboratories
12390 12390.07 HHS/Centers for Association of 6163 6163.07 $300,000
Disease Control & Public Health
Table 3.3.16:
