Provide technical assistance (TA) to support the Botswana Ministry of Health (MOH) implement policies and programs across the HIV clinical and prevention cascade under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

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The Award Ceiling for Year 1 is 0 (none). CDC anticipates an Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding amount of $7,500,000 for Year 1, subject to the availability of funds.This NOFO will provide tailored TA to the Botswana MOH to implement policies and quality programs that sustain the HIV/TB response and address equity gaps in priority populations. The NOFO aims to improve targeted HIV:Capacity building and mentorship.Case-finding.Prevention.Care and treatment.Continuity of care and viral load suppression. Activities include:HIV diagnosis, linkage, and continuity of stigma-free care and treatment.TB symptom screening, diagnostic evaluation, and prevention among people living with HIV.Advanced HIV disease management that includes the prevention and treatment of co-morbidities.Strengthening and leveraging primary health care (PHC) to support sustainability and integration of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and HIV care, especially among people living with HIV.Cervical cancer prevention among women living with HIV.Targeted and stigma-free HIV prevention interventions, including but not limited to:Access and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PreP) and post-exposure prophylaxis.Screening for and providing support for people who have experienced gender-based violence (GBV).Youth responsive health services for adolescent girls and young women.Key population competent services.Training and mentorship for healthcare workers (HCW) in all HIV programs.Development and implementation of innovations, policies, and guidelines needed to sustain HIV epidemic control.