Mozambique
Mozambique, with a population of 19.4 million, has one of the highest poverty rates in the world. Its resource challenges are felt most acutely in its healthcare system, which has fewer than 750 doctors for the entire country. With an estimated 1.6 million HIV-infected people, Mozambique has an HIV seroprevalence rate of 16 percent. The disease also has orphaned an estimated 510,000 children.
Since February 2004, ICAP has been working with the Mozambique Ministry of Health to support the development HIV prevention, care, and treatment services throughout the country. Specific focus areas include:
- Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV;
- Integration of tuberculosis/HIV services;
- Palliative care for opportunistic infections;
- Training programs for all cadres of healthcare and psychosocial providers, as well as laboratory technicians;
- Laboratory and facility renovations;
- Clinical mentoring and infrastructure development;
- Technical guidance to the Ministry of Health at the central and provincial levels.