Expansion of PMTCT Services in Zambia (2005-2006)

The main objective of the project, funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is to integrate counseling for HIV, infant feeding, and maternal nutrition into health and community services to prevent transmission of HIV from mothers to their infants. Community members are being trained to build awareness and change health practices on maternal nutrition, as well as infant and young child feeding in the context of HIV/AIDS and PMTCT. The project is expanding work conducted by the LINKAGES project in two districts of the Southern Province of Zambia.

Health Areas
Adolescent and women's nutrition, Infant feeding and HIV/AIDS, Infant and young child feeding.

Behavior Change Strategies or Processes
Community mobilization, Capacity development and training, Behavior change communication.

Project Director
Carolyn Kruger

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