Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2010 2011 2012

Details for Mechanism ID: 11041
Country/Region: Ethiopia
Year: 2012
Main Partner: University of Connecticut
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: University
Funding Agency: USDOD
Total Funding: $0

The University of Connecticut Prevention with Positives and Adherence Support for HIV Positives program aims to provide care and support services and target PwP efforts to HIV positive Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) military members and their spouses to increase HIV prevention and ARV adherence. The target population is HIV positive military personnel who are currently receiving care at ENDF military clinics in Ethiopia. The University of Connecticut works closely with other USG PEPFAR partners to collaborate PwP efforts throughout Ethiopia where appropriate and ensure that military-specific PwP activities are in line with the GOE's PwP national efforts. The program supports the goals of the GOE and USG Partnership Framework and the Global Health Initiative. University of Connecticut has in place a monitoring system to routinely report on program performance. Note that the agreement with University of Connecticut currently ends March 2012. DOD is currently in the process of extending the agreement for an additional year.

Funding for Care: Adult Care and Support (HBHC): $0

Under COP2012, University of Connecticut will work with the NDFE to provide PwP training to clinical staff and related care and support staff who are providing PwP services to HIV positive military personnel and their staff. In addition, University of Connecticut staff and implementing peer education program for PLWHA. With support from University of Connecticut, the ENDF aims to reach 1,800 HIV positive military personnel and eligible spouses with care and support services.

Funding for Treatment: Adult Treatment (HTXS): $0

Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Increasing gender equity in HIV/AIDS activities and services
Increasing women's legal rights and protection
enumerations.Malaria (PMI)
Military Populations
Mobile Populations