Swaziland Health, HIV/AIDS and TB Project

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The objectives of the Health, HIV/AIDS and TB Project are to (i) to improve access to and quality of health services in Swaziland with a particular focus on primary health care, maternal health and Tuberculosis (TB), and (ii) to increase social safety net access for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). The project comprises of three main components: (i) strengthening the capacity of the health sector, (ii) facility-level support to improve access, quality and efficiency of services, and (iii) strengthening of the orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) safety net. Component one will support interventions, which will strengthen the capacity of the health care system at different levels especially in the areas of governance, management and performance. Component two will: (a) provide support to clinics, health centers and hospitals to improve access to and quality of health services, and (b) support nursing training institutions to expand midwifery training. Component three aims to strengthen the capacity of the Department of Social Welfare (DSW) and the National Children's Coordination Unit (NCCU) to provide social safety net access for OVC. This will be done through two phases: (3a) capacity building and systems strengthening, and (3b) cash transfer pilot for OVC.