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U.S. Ambassador Honors Private Sector for HIV/AIDS Efforts
OCTOBER 2005 — DHS Dimensions, the semiannual newsletter of the Demographic and Health Surveys project, includes an article on how MEASURE DHS and the FHI-led USAID/Guyana HIV/AIDS Reduction and Prevention (GHARP) Project are working together on the first national assessment of HIV health services in the country's history. Download the full newsletter for more details.
Guyanese Media Make Major Commitment to Promoting HIV Prevention, Counseling and Testing JULY 2005 — Four television channels in Guyana are granting free air time to the Guyana HIV/AIDS Reduction and Prevention (GHARP) Project for three HIV prevention ads. The 60-second spots, a key component of GHARP's national media campaign, use prevention messages to reach Guyana's most vulnereable people. The campaign is also distributing a music video that speaks to young people about stigma and discrimination.
GHARP Builds Capacity in Prevention of Mother-to-Child Services AUGUST 2005 — Thanks to the Guyana HIV/AIDS Reduction and Prevention (GHARP) Project, Guyana has nearly 30 sites providing prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services. For example, the Dorothy Bailey Clinic in Georgetown, an antenatal care center, is successfully providing its clients with voluntary HIV counseling and testing, post-test counseling and PMTCT services. Implemented by FHI and partners, GHARP is a joint project of the government of Guyana and the President's Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief.
FHI Guyana Launches New PMTCT Materials
JUNE 2004 — FHI Guyana officially launched its prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV support materials on May 24 in Kingston, Georgetown. FHI produced the materials in collaboration with Guyana Ministry of Health officials and healthcare providers.
USAID Awards FHI, Partners $34M in PEPFAR Funds JULY 2004 — The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) mission in Georgetown, Guyana, announced that FHI will lead a team of partners to support the Guyana government's expansion of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs. USAID awarded nearly $34 million in funding from the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. During the next five years, the team plans to treat 2000 people living with HIV, prevent 15,000 new infections and provide care and support services for up to 9,000, with an emphasis on orphans and vulnerable children.
FHI Guyana Opens Office, Launches HIV/AIDS Program
'Perfection' Is Not Necessary to Provide HIV/AIDS Services |
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DECEMBER 2005 — Ambassador Roland Bullen hosted a gala dinner in Georgetown, Guyana, to recognize the commitment of 20 businesses participating in a workplace HIV prevention initiative sponsored by the USAID/Guyana HIV/AIDS Reduction (GHARP) Project.
