Annual report 2003: Health Alliance International Central Mozambique Child Survival and Maternal Care Program FAO-A-00-98-00054-00. Beginning date: September 30 2002. Ending date: September 30 2007.

The activities for the first year were conducted as planned for each intervention with the collaboration of the Provincial and District Health Directorates and community members. Building up a network of services to support those with HIV/AIDS is an important component of our integrated prevention and care approach. Targeting the most vulnerable populations for VCT services has been an especially effective intervention. HAI in cooperation with the DPS/Sofala and DPS/Manica has established six VCT sites in the central region and secured funding for an additional four youth targeted sites which are scheduled to open in late 2003 with support from REACH. All preparatory activities have been completed and activities will begin as soon as government approval is given. Each of the existing sites with the exception of the most rural site have consistently counseled and tested between 200 and 300 people per month. These utilization rates are among the highest in the country which is attributed in part to the higher sero-prevalence in the central region as well as the massive concurrent radio campaign and the high quality of VCT services offered. (excerpt)