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Fact Sheet: Pro-ACT's Key Results in Sokoto State

The Prevention and Organizational Systems - AIDS Care and Treatment (Pro-ACT) project strengthens the capacity of Nigeria's public private, and community sectors for sustainable HIV/AIDS and TB prevention, control, care and treatment integrated within the health system. This fact sheet shows the project's results in Sokoto State from October 2013 to July 2016.

Fact Sheet: Pro-ACT's Key Results in Zamfara State

Pro-ACT Success Stories: Building Local Capacity and Strengthening Health Systems

Technical Brief: Institutionalizing Government-led Capacity Strengthening of Human Resources for Health: The CPHCE Model

The Prevention and Organizational Systems - AIDS Care and Treatment (Pro-ACT) project is a seven-year project (2009-2016) funded by USAID and implemented by MSH in five Nigerian states: Niger, Kwara, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara.

Technical Brief: Creating Sustainable Government Commitment in Kwara State, Nigeria

Technical Brief: Improving Dried Blood Spot Transport Logistics for Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV - The SPEEID Model

Technical Brief: Financing Sustainable Laboratory Programs in Nigeria - Laboratory Revolving Funds

Technical Brief: Strengthening the Health Workforce for Improved HIV Service Delivery - The SHARE Strategy

Technical Brief: Improving Retention in HIV Treatment Programs in Nigeria - The STRIDE Strategy

MSH Malawi Newsletter, February 2017

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) has been assisting Malawi since 2003 to strengthen health care systems, increase disease prevention education, reduce maternal and childhood mortality rates, and expand access to quality HIV/AIDS services.

Fact Sheet: Care and Treatment for Sustained Support Project

The Care and Treatment for Sustained Support (CaTSS) project applies Nigeria’s test and treat approach to achieve the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals.

Using Performance Charts to Achieve HIV Targets

The strides made in Malawi's Chiradzulu District demonstrate improved data use at the facility level and that using performance charts can go a long way in improving program performance. As a result of the success in Chiradzulu, the initiative has been scaled up in all of the DHSS program areas.

Tracing System Improves Retention of Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy

The patient tracing system improved the delivery of HIV services in MSH-supported facilities in Malawi's Blantyre District. More than 50% of patients who had missed an appointment were brought back to care. Some patients who had self- transferred out to other facilities were identi ed and their outcomes recorded in the register.

Improving Health Service Delivery in Malawi

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) has been assisting Malawi since 2003 to strengthen health care systems, increase disease preven- tion education, reduce maternal and childhood mortality rates, and expand access to quality HIV/AIDS services.

Using Systematic Quality Improvement Processes to Improve HIV Care and Treatment in Eastern Uganda

To improve quality of HIV care in targeted districts, STAR-E scaled up the Ministery of Health quality improvement framework in March 2013. STAR-E targeted 66 facilities, including high volume and smaller facilities that were underperforming on key indicators.

Reaching Key and Priority Populations in Uganda with HIV Prevention and Treatment Services

Key populations, including sex workers, prisoners, and men who have sex with men (MSM), are disproportionately infected with and affected by HIV and AIDS. In 2014, HIV prevalence among sex workers globally was 12 times the prevalence of the mainstream population. Sex workers and other key and priority populations contribute substantially to new HIV infections in Uganda.

One-Stop Shop for TB/HIV Services: A Model for Increasing Antiretroviral Therapy Uptake in Uganda

Uganda ranks among the top 20 countries in the world with the highest number of TB/HIV co-infection cases and the highest rate of TB cases among people living with HIV(PLHIV). In 2015, HIV prevalence was estimated at 7.1%, and approximately 45% of TB patients were co-infected with HIV.

Integrating Service Delivery for TB and Diabetes Mellitus – An Innovative and Scalable Approach in Ethiopia

Challenge TB was implemented in Ethiopia as part of Management Sciences for Health’s (MSH’s) Innovation Challenge Fund (INCH)2 initiative designed to encourage innovative interventions across MSH supported projects. MSH used the ExpandNet Framework3 to scale up the innovation.

Building Capacity in Information Management for HIV and AIDS Programs

A Compendium of Tools

Timely Testing Improves Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV Infection

Since adopting Option B+ in 2011, Malawi has made significant progress in identifying and treating pregnant women living with HIV, thereby reducing vertical transmission. During the same time period, follow-up, diagnosis, and care of babies born to HIV-infected mothers also improved.

Innovative Approaches Boost HIV Testing Rates

Malawi has a population of 18 million, with an adult HIV prevalence of 10.6%. The country has made remarkable progress toward achieving the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals, achieving the first goal remains a challenge. The Malawi HIV program estimated Malawi’s progress on achieving the 90-90-90 goals at 88-78-86 by June 2017.

Index Case Testing: A Promising Strategy for Achieving HIV Epidemic Control

Malawi adopted the 90-90-90 strategy as part of the National Strategic Plan to end HIV/AIDS by 2030 which calls for: identifying 90% of people living with HIV (PLHIV); initiating and retaining on antiretroviral therapy (ART) 90% of PLHIV identified; and achieving 90% viral suppression for ART patients.

Improved Infrastructure Leads To Better Quality And And Availability Of Health Services

Malawi is among the countries hardest hit by the HIV pandemic. The country has a national HIV prevalence rate of 10.6% of the adult population aged 15–64 years (12.8% women vs 8.2% in men). With 85% of Malawians living in rural areas, access to health services is difficult because of long distances, poverty, and other social factors.

Facility-Based Innovations Improve Linkage To HIV Treatment And Care

HIV has been a global challenge over the past several decades, particularly in developing countries such as Malawi, where adult HIV prevalence is about 10.6%.

Teen Clubs Help Retain Adolescents In HIV Care And Treatment

Malawi has a significant youth and adolescent population, with nearly two-thirds of the country’s estimated 17.2 million people under the age of 24. Youth and adolescents, aged 10-24, account for about 50% of new HIV infections in Malawi.