MCD Inc.
Military-Specific HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care, and Treatment Program
Location: Gabon
Duration: 2019-2023
Partners: Centre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville (CIRMF)
Funder: Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP)
Project Description: MCDI is implementing a four-year project to strengthen the capacity of the military in Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe (STP) to deliver high-quality HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, care and treatment services to its members, their families, and surrounding communities.
In Gabon, the Project's technical approach is to strengthen the capacity of the Military Program for the Fight against AIDS (PMLS), its 9 HIV/AIDS cells, and health providers at 11 military health facilities and 7 military laboratories to provide a continuum of quality HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, care and treatment and laboratory services. MCDI will also help to protect Gabon’s special peacekeeping force on missions elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa.
In line with UNAIDS’ 90/90/90 objectives, the Project’s objectives are:
Project activities include: