Ethiopia: Fund HIV Prevention for Mothers & Children

Posted: June 16, 2009

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Summary

This program offers funding to community-based organizations in Ethiopia working to improve HIV and Maternal Child Health services for pregnant women. The goal is to strengthen community systems to prevent HIV transmission from mother to child and ensure proper care for affected families.

Eligibility

Public Health Maternal Health Ethiopia Community Programs HIV Prevention

Full Description

The purpose of this program is to define the parameters and objectives for a new Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) program to improve the uptake and quality of HIV and Maternal Child Health (MCH) services for pregnant women in Ethiopia through community-based approaches. The overall goals of the program are to strengthen community systems and structures to improve the well-being of HIV positive pregnant women, their families and prevent the spread of HIV to their children. The program also aims to follow-up HIV exposed babies and HIV positive mothers to ensure they receive appropriate care and treatment.