Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2010 2013 2014 2015 2016

Details for Mechanism ID: 7520
Country/Region: Ukraine
Year: 2013
Main Partner: U.S. Department of Defense
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Other USG Agency
Funding Agency: USDOD
Total Funding: $172,000

Within the USG framework, each USG agency focuses on its area of comparative advantage. The United States Department of Defense (DOD) manages USG support for HIV prevention programs in the military, with a focus on voluntary counseling and testing (VCT).

According to the 2007 Comprehensive External Evaluation of the National AIDS Response in Ukraine, relatively stable but consistent rates of HIV infection have been reported among sub-groups within the general population, including military recruits. There are an estimated 152,000 persons in active military services. The number of HIV cases among military personnel is small, but has increased in recent years. Higher rates are seen among those serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions overseas, indicating that this sub-population within the military is at particular risk for HIV. Behavioral surveillance among military personnel indicate frequent risk behaviors.

To date, limited HIV prevention programs have been implemented with the military, to most part funded by external sources. The 2007 External Evaluation calls for scaled up efforts to reach a significant proportion of the military with HIV prevention interventions, including HIV testing and referrals to care and treatment services. Of existing interventions, coverage, intensity, and quality should be strengthened.

To date, PEPFAR funding support for DOD collaboration with the Ukrainian military has to date resulted in the establishment of five counseling and testing centers, the development of related laboratory capacity, and improved staff technical skills. The DOD has also facilitated the utilization of rapid testing technology into these facilities that serve military personnel and their families.

The DOD technical assistance directly contributes the

Funding for Testing: HIV Testing and Counseling (HVCT): $172,000

This activity is being funded through the pipeline.

Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Military Populations
Workplace Programs