Second Multisectoral HIV/AIDS Control Project

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The development objectives of the proposed project are derived from the country's strategic plan for fighting HIV/AIDS and its effects, and for preventing the further spread of HIV/AIDS by means of a multisectoral program approach. The project will contribute to: (a) strengthening access to and increasing utilization of prevention services for vulnerable groups (women, youth, etc.) and the high-risk groups such as the commercial sex workers and staffs of some key ministries; (b) improve access and utilization of treatment and care services for HIV/AIDS infected and affected persons, notably those living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), and orphans and vulnerable children (OVC); and (c) consolidate the coordination, management, and the monitoring and evaluation of the national response to HIV/AIDS for its sustainability. The Project has three components: (1) Social mobilization and HIV prevention service; (2) Access to treatment, care and impact mitigation services; (3) Coordination, management, and monitoring and evaluation. Component 1 is to provide funds for further scaling up of HIV/AIDS prevention efforts in Benin; Component 2 is to provide support to targeted activities related to prevention, treatment and care, and research; Component 3 is to ensure proper Project management and coordination mechanisms.