Building HIV/AIDS Capacity and Improving Quality

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Building HIV/AIDS Capacity and Improving Quality in the Context of Sustainable Primary Care in Lesotho

Duration: December 2005 – January 2008

Donor: USAID PACT, with follow-on funding as a sub-award through Population Services International (PSI)

Partners:

  • Ministry of Health & Social Welfare
  • Boston University Medical Center
  • PACT
  • PSI

Overview:

  • Conduct training on HIV/AIDS testing and care at the community level to all active Community Health Workers in the Berea district of Lesotho
  • Provide technical assistance on developing systems for the management and supervision of Community Health Workers and establish clear roles and processes for Community Health Workers on testing and counseling as well as subsequent follow-up
  • Identify and organize referral services and processes available outside of standard health facilities