Umoyo Network Capacity Building for Quality HIV/AIDS Services (2003-2007)

This project aims to build the capacity of Malawian NGOs to implement an integrated strategy for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and improved infant feeding counseling in health care and community settings. Since 2003, ten NGO PMTCT sites are providing the full PMTCT package; 3,297 pregnant women have been counseled at these sites and 316 are enrolled in the PMTCT program.

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

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

Project Director
Mwate Chintu

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