PEPFAR has had a positive impact on the capacity of country health systems to address the WHO's six building blocks of health systems functions. However, the program to date has not placed a deliberate focus on the strategic strengthening of health systems. In its next phase, PEPFAR is working to enhance the ability of governments to manage their epidemics, respond to broader health needs impacting affected communities, and address new and emerging health concerns. PEPFAR now emphasizes the incorporation of health systems strengthening goals into its prevention, care and treatment portfolios. Doing so will help to reduce the burden of HIV/AIDS on the overall health system. Planned activities include the following:
Targets from Fiscal Year (FY) 2010- FY 2014:
Progress Achieved through September 30, 2009:
For more information on PEPFAR's data collection, please visit: www.pepfar.gov/2009results/.
Programmatic Strategy: In this second phase of PEPFAR, a new program strategy is underway that supports the Administration's overall emphasis on improving health outcomes, increasing program sustainability and integration, and strengthening health systems. Some of these changes are already being implemented with planning and programming for FY 2010. Over the next year, PEPFAR will be working closely with country teams in order to translate, prioritize, and implement this strategy in a manner appropriate to the country context. More information on the broader strategic framework for PEPFAR activities can be found in the strategy annexes which will be made available at www.pepfar.gov/strategy.
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