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Strengthening
Tuberculosis Control in Moldova
Implementer: American International
Health Alliance
(AIHA)
Project Period: 10/2003-09/2007
The
Strengthening Tuberculosis Control program aims at assisting the GOM in
combating the tuberculosis epidemic in
Moldova
by enhancing the nationwide
implementation of the cost-effective Directly Observed Treatment, Short Course
strategy (DOTS) approaches for tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment and
surveillance procedures. The anticipated results will be reflected in the
increased access to quality TB services for vulnerable groups and higher
detection and cure rate that would break the spiral of tuberculosis
transmission. These results will be achieved through the implementation of four
components involving DOTS-based policies and practices that will: 1)establish a
National TB Laboratory Network to diagnose infectious pulmonary tuberculosis, 2)
improve human resource capacity and disease control services within the general
health system, particularly at the primary health care level, strengthening the
system’s capacity to initially detect YB suspects and provide post-hospital
treatment and care, 3) improve TB surveillance, 4) increase public awareness on
TB issues.
Preventing
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B & C in
Moldova
Implementer:
Emerging Markets Group, Ltd.
Project Period:06/2006-06/2010
The
goal
of
the
program
is
to
decrease
the
transmission
of
HIV/AIDS
and
viral
hepatitis
B
and
C
through
cost-effective
preventive
measures,
and
ultimately
contribute
to
reducing
the
public
health
risk
of
these
diseases.
The
program
has
five
major
objectives:
1. Strengthen voluntary
counseling and testing (VCT) services for HIV/AIDS to meet WHO and UNAIDS
standards and expand VCT capacity to integrate viral hepatitis B and C services
throughout
Moldova
;
2. Strengthen programs in behavior
change communications (BCC) in order to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS and
hepatitis B & C, as well as to reduce the stigma and discrimination
associated with HIV/AIDS;
3. Improve the safety of blood and blood products in
Moldova
, especially to ensure that blood supplies
are free of HIV and hepatitis B
& C;
4. Strengthen
the
laboratory
capacity
to
diagnose
Hepatitis
B
and
C,
and
improve
epidemiological
surveillance
in
Moldova;
5. Improve guidelines and update safe
medical practices in accordance with international standards to reduce
cross-contamination with HIV and viral hepatitis in health care facilities and
support the implementation of those practices.
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