Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Control Project

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The objective of the Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Control Project for the Ukraine is to reduce tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS morbidity and mortality through an effective national strategy for TB control adapted to the world standard, and an HIV/AIDS Program largely focused on prevention of transmission of the disease among high-risk groups. There are three project components. The first component focuses on controlling tuberculosis with training and education, diagnosis, treatment, public awareness campaigning, and monitoring and evaluation. The second component provides finance to stabilize the epidemiological situation in the country, reduce risky behavior among young people, and reduce the social tension in the society and negative consequences of the epidemic. Specifically, this component finances a pilot project to help Ukraine develop capabilities to treat a limited number of adults and children infected with HIV, with anti-retroviral drugs. The successful implementation of this pilot will help Ukraine access added funds from the Global Alliance. The third component comprises the financing of TB and AIDS control activities in the prison system. It was designed as a separate component because of the institutional nature of the prison system, a self-contained and centrally managed system.