CCCRN supported clinic in Benue State, 2023. Photo: Documentary Team.
Through a subaward from the CDC-funded APIN-iCARES project, CCCRN contributed to achieving HIV epidemic control by delivering comprehensive prevention and treatment services to 53,010 People living with HIV in 13 LGAs of Benue State. To achieve this, CCCRN strengthened the health systems in 64 health facilities and partnered with 4 community-based organizations to deliver services within communities to both general and key populations of interest. The project closed with high client retention rates and a virological suppression rate above 96% for clients on treatment.
Addressing the HIV epidemic in Benue State required a massive, coordinated effort to deliver comprehensive, accessible prevention and treatment services to tens of thousands of people living with HIV across multiple Local Government Areas.
The gap between national health policies and localized implementation creates a critical vulnerability. When communities lack ownership and immediate access to resources, entire health systems struggle to function effectively under pressure.
Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Benue State targeted for critical HIV intervention.
People living with HIV in need of comprehensive prevention and treatment services.
CCCRN utilized a dual approach of strengthening formal health systems while leveraging local partnerships to ensure critical HIV services reached both general and key populations of interest directly within their communities.
"When we have the knowledge to protect our own families, the whole village grows stronger."
— COMMUNITY MOBILIZER
The primary objective was achieving HIV epidemic control by ensuring clients not only accessed treatment but remained engaged in care to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Virological suppression rate achieved for clients on treatment alongside high retention rates.
People living with HIV received comprehensive prevention and treatment services.
Health facilities supported through strengthened health systems.
Community-based organizations partnered with to deliver services to general and key populations.
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Partnership with US-CDC to improve training infrastructure and build the capacity of tutors in 13 Schools of Nursing and Colleges of Health Technology in Enugu, Imo, and Ebonyi States.
A five-year US-CDC cooperative agreement focused on institutionalizing in-service training for HIV management across multiple states in Nigeria.
Supported Nigerian healthcare facilities and communities to provide comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment services in Imo, Enugu, and Ebonyi States.
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