Delivering results to people in need 14.07.2017

There has been significant progress in implementation of the HIV grant, with 10 out of 16 reportable indicators either meeting or exceeding 100 per cent of the annual target by the end of 2016. TB grant implementation has also shown progress, with five out of eight reportable indicators either meeting or exceeding the annual targets. The malaria grant has supported distribution of 2,004,944 (102% of target) long-lasting insecticidal bednets (LLINs).

There has been significant progress in implementation of the HIV grant, with 10 out of 16 reportable indicators either meeting or exceeding 100 per cent of the annual target by the end of 2016. By the end of 2016, 79,444 people living with HIV were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) (120% of the planned target for the year). Read more about HIV programme achievement in 2016.

TB grant implementation has also shown progress, with five out of eight reportable indicators either meeting or exceeding the annual targets. During the year, 137,404 (80% of the annual target) TB patients were notified and enrolled on treatment of which 49,780 (93%) were bacteriologically confirmed. The treatment success rate was 85 per cent. Read more about TB programme achievement in 2016.

The malaria grant has supported distribution of 2,004,944 (102% of target) long-lasting insecticidal bednets (LLINs) in 2016. Over the year, parasitological testing was conducted on 709,823 suspected malaria cases in public health facilities, with all suspected malaria cases (100%) presenting to public health facilities receiving a parasitological test. Read more about malaria programme achievement in 2016.