Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Details for Mechanism ID: 10432
Country/Region: Lesotho
Year: 2014
Main Partner: Association of Public Health Laboratories
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: NGO
Funding Agency: HHS/CDC
Total Funding: $0 Additional Pipeline Funding: N/A

NOTE: The following is taken from summaries released by PEPFAR on the PEPFAR Data Dashboard. They are incomplete summary paragraphs only and do not contain the full mechanism details. When the full narratives are released, we will update the mechanism pages accordingly.

APHL supports strengthening of laboratories with emphasis on development of a national strategic plan, policy and implementation development, and management and information systems.

APHL provides comprehensive training in test methods, quality management systems, laboratory safety, and policy development. APHL provides support through consultants who provide technical assistance such as training-of-trainer activities. APHL has developed quality-training tools for External Quality Assessment (EQA), HIV, and equipment maintenance and has provided technical assistance in laboratory capacity building.

APHL implements specific short-term best practices to strengthen laboratory services while working systematically to gain long-term improvements. Its work plans and training materials are designed to meet the specific needs and outcome objectives. APHL organizes technical assistance teams and logistical support to complete the activity successfully.

As capacity within Lesotho increases, APHL continues to find ways to be cost-effective and build further in-country sustainability. For example, APHL has reduced the number of visits needed to provide the necessary TA and have negotiated competitive service-level agreements with local LIS providers. APHL supports MOH to develop capacity to coordinate program and to absorb the LIS Technical Officer into its system. APHL provides ongoing dynamic sustainability to Lesotho through technical support in mentorship and strengthening laboratory management towards accreditation (SLMTA). In collaboration with MOH, APHL will assist in monitoring and evaluation of programs, specifically LIS and EQA, to foster ownership without with less need for external support.

Mechanism Allocation by Budget Code for Selected Year
Laboratory Infrastructure (HLAB) $0
Mechanism Target Information

Since COP2014, PEPFAR no longer produces narratives for every mechanism it funds. However, PEPFAR has now included performance targets or indicator information for each mechanism based on the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) system. The MER guidance is available on PEPFAR's website https://www.pepfar.gov/reports/guidance/. Note that COP years 2014-2015 were under a previous version of the MER system and the indicators and definitions may have changed as of the new 2.0 guidance.

This mechanism has no published performance targets or indicators.

Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Military Populations
Tuberculosis