Doctors of the World Canada

Published purpose

This project is being implemented by Médecins du Monde in Chipinge district, one of the largest and most impoverished districts in Zimbabwe. The HIV prevalence rate in Chipinge is much higher than the national average, due to its location along a transit road that connects Mozambique and South Africa and is therefore exposed to many factors that can speed the spread of HIV/AIDS such as cross-border sex trade and uncontrolled migration. This project aims to strengthen the health sector at the district level to provide HIV/AIDS medical and support services. Project activities include delivery of antiretroviral drugs and infection treatment, counselling and testing, and developing home-based care and support networks for people living with HIV/AIDS.