Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Details for Mechanism ID: 11489
Country/Region: Côte d'Ivoire
Year: 2012
Main Partner: U.S. Department of Defense
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Other USG Agency
Funding Agency: USDOD
Total Funding: $200,000

HIV/AIDS prevention is a priority for the new Army Forces of Cote dIvoire; "Force republicaines de Cote dIvoire (FRCI) which composed of the former national armed forces (FANCI), as well members of ex-rebels armed forces (FAFN). In addition the FRCI is recruiting new members who are from the combatants associated to the FAFN during the post-electoral crisis; they are young and illiterate young men characterized by their mobility which could increase with heightened risk of contracting STIs and HIV. In the aftermath of the post election military crisis, while Military Health Facility were looted and damaged need to be restored, there are also new challenges in leadership transition to build new armed forces that could address security issues and support the political reconciliation process in order to ensure economic growth. . Building on the MoDs existing program of STIs/HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support services, the US Department of Defense (DoD), aims to 1) reinforce technical assistance for the military health sector, as well the well-being of the Military, 2) support health system strengthening of the MODs health structure and 3) contribute to implement of a more comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention services, including the HIV related policy development.

DOD/PEPFAR is intended to work in collaboration with the military Commanders in order to strengthen the capacity military health facilities and entities for the provision of HIV/AIDS prevention services at the community level, and ensure quality of clinical services.The lab renovation and equipment coupled with the findings of the HIV behavioral and bio-marker survey will be the backbone of the HIV/AIDS prevention program among the military and gendarmes

Funding for Laboratory Infrastructure (HLAB): $200,000

Laboratory support is essential for implementation of an HIV/AIDS comprehensive program for civilians and in the military. Emphasizing the unique nature of the military, the issue of data confidentiality, the quality of military heath facilities, and the need/support expressed by the MoD to build a new laboratory infrastructure, DOD/PEPFAR and the Department of Military Health Service (DSSA) will establish a military laboratory facility within the main Military Hospital of Abidjan (HMA), where STIs/HIV/AIDS prevention, support, care and treatment services are provided. DOD/PEPFAR and a solicited Implementing Partner (currently under selection) will work closely with the MoD through the DSSA and the Ministry of Health and the fight of AIDS (MSLS) through Institut Pasteur de Cote dIvoire (IPCI) to develop a national laboratory policy and strategic plan for HMA to be a reference centre for military laboratories.

With FY10 and FY12 funding, the renovation and the equipment of the laboratory, will allow the military health services to support the diagnosis of STIs/HIV/AIDS and TB, in order to improve the quality of health services for beneficiaries.

The Government of Cote DIvoire (GoCI) trough the Ministry of Defense (MoD) will provide a written request with the forecasting requirements, the granting of space and its financial contribution/resources which is about $160,000

The lab renovation and equipment projects will involve consultants (military architects, military engineers), the contractor, the CDC/Retro-CI Laboratory as well, the suppliers, the monitoring team and finally the user clients (the militaries). We expect the project will last two to three years. Successful implementation of renovation and equipment projects requires proper planning and effective supervision from initiation to achievement.DoD HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP) would provide necessary expertise and Technical Assistance (TA) on the field and from HQ at San Diego to achieve this activity.

Cross Cutting Budget Categories and Known Amounts Total: $125,000
Human Resources for Health $125,000
Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Increasing gender equity in HIV/AIDS activities and services
Military Populations