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: 2013
Main Partner: U.S. Department of Defense
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Other USG Agency
Funding Agency: USDOD
Total Funding: $100,000

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 Strategic Information (HVSI): $100,000

DOD is supporting the Cote dIvoire military (FRCI) to undertake an HIV/AIDS bio-behavioral survey. The aim of the activity is to enable estimation of the prevalence of HIV and behavioral risk factors, including those associated with deployment, sexual risk, alcohol use, and male norms. Funds will be used for data collection for the baseline bio-behavioral surveys and prevalence testing. Capacity will be built within the military in data collection, data entry, and utilization of program monitoring data. Military personnel will be trained in M&E of military-specific HIV operational plans to identify needs and gaps related to programs. Data will be analyzed in order to improve evidence-based programming and the understanding of the HIV risk factors in these populations. Data analyses and findings will be presented to military leadership and recommended for broader dissemination to inform policy and strategic decision making. TA will be provided by DHAPP to health providers and policymakers to analyze and use data to streamline health care providers' workflow in HIV services, monitor quality, and facilitate the identification of gaps in HIV services.

Cross Cutting Budget Categories and Known Amounts Total: $50,000
Human Resources for Health $50,000
Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Increase gender equity in HIV prevention, care, treatment and support
enumerations.Malaria (PMI)
Child Survival Activities
Military Populations
Safe Motherhood
Tuberculosis