00039172

Completed projects

The Project is financed by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and is registered in the database of international technical support programmes and projects by the Ministry of Economy on 30 November 2004, No. 2/04/000167.

The goal of this Project is to prevent the further spread of the HIV epidemic through active preventive interventions (especially among high-risk groups), implementation of education programmes on HIV/AIDS, provision of antiretroviral treatment and palliative care to HIV/AIDS patients, including the treatment decreasing the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and implementation of prevention programmes in penitentiary institutions.

The Project aims to mitigate the adverse impacts of the epidemic by providing suitable treatment, and strengthening human resources in institutions working on AIDS prevention and the institutional capacities of the country for effective implementation of prevention programmes. Within the framework of the project it is planned to undertake efforts aimed at capacity building of governmental and non-governmental institutions at both national and local level.

The above objectives will be attained through implementing the following Project components:

Component 1: Prevention of HIV spreading among drug users (IDU)

Component 2: Prevention of HIV and sexually-transmitted infections among men who have sex with men

Component 3: Prevention of HIV and STI among women sex workers (WSW)

Component 4: Creating conditions facilitating effective HIV prevention in the country’s penitentiary system

Component 5: Provision of access to treatment, care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA)

Component 6: Organizing constant information and education activities on HIV/AIDS prevention

Component 7: Development of human resources and institutional capacity of the country for effective implementation of HIV/AIDS treatment/prevention programmes

12/2004 - 11/2009

Minsk

US$ 16,763,830

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

US$ 8,928,339

Development planning, implementation and HIV/AIDS responses

Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus

Kachan Valentina, Deputy Minister of Health, Chief Sanitary Doctor of the Republic of Belarus

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Project Manager: Svetlana Brutskaya
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UNDP Programme Officer: Ms. Anna Chernyshova
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 Project Document (2004-2006)

 Project Document (2007-2009)

Guidance materials
Materials on Project Components
Prevention of HIV spreading among intravenous drug users
Prevention of HIV among men who have sex with men
Prevention of HIV among women sex workers
Prevention of HIV in the penitentiary system
Providing access to ARV-treatment and psychological assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS
Setting up information and educational programmes among youth and introduction of educational programmes on HIV prevention in educational institutions
Development of human resources and institutional capacities of the country for effective HIV/AIDS prevention
«Innovative approaches to HIV prevention»

1. Within the harm reduction strategy 51 anonymous counseling points are operating to render comprehensive prevention services to drug users;

2. The system of HIV/STI prevention among men who have sex with men, women sex workers and prisoners was organized. Within this system peer-to-peer education is conducted.

3. In accordance with national treatment protocols 1042 persons are receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy; activities on prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission are conducted. Capacities for laboratory diagnostics of HIV-infection have been improved.

4. Palliative care services for seriously ill HIV-infected persons were created in 6 cities of the republic. 12 self-support groups for people living with HIV/AIDS are operating.

5. Trainings on HIV/AIDS treatment for 280 medical specialists and on organization of prevention work among youth for 2270 persons were conducted. Methodological support on implementation of HIV prevention programmes in educational institutions of the country was rendered.

6. Assistance to national monitoring and evaluation system is being rendered.

7. The information campaign “Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise” is realized within the framework of the Project. It is aimed at involvement of population into prevention work and provision of information to wide audience and especially youth. Within the framework of this campaign billboards were placed, TV talk-shows, video-clips and educational films were broadcast, transport advertising was arranged, various public events dedicated to HIV/AIDS prevention were organized.

1 December 2008: Belarusian Stars Become Comic Characters to Unite Their Efforts in Fighting AIDS

6 October 2008 : International Motor Race “STOP-AIDS!” Finishes in Minsk

17 July 2008 : A Balloon with the World AIDS Campaign Slogan Flew Up during the Slavyansky Bazaar Festival

8 January 2008: Belarusian Road Police Join UNDP in Fighting AIDS

28 November 2007: Leaders of the Christian Churches Sign Declaration on Social Partnership against HIV/AIDS

16 October 2007: Alexander Patlis Keeps the Promise

14 November 2007: Information Campaign against HIV/AIDS/STIs

24 July 2007: Star Team Makes Promises to Fight AIDS

28 June 2007: Government Officials and UNDP Jointly Elaborate New Ideas on HIV Prevention among Youths

20 March 2007: Teenagers teach adults how to tolerate HIV-positive

23 February 2007: HIV/AIDS consulting room opens in Mogilev

13 February 2007: UNDP equips teachers with innovative approaches to HIV prevention

2 October 2006: Anti-AIDS motor rally launched in Belarus

17 August 2006: UNDP project announces a contest on best PR action in Belarus rural areas

19 May 2006: Belarus remembers victims of AIDS

17 April 2006: UNDP workshops focus on people living with HIV/AIDS

31 March 2006: Youth trained on HIV/AIDS prevention share best practices

16 March 2006: UNDP for open dialogue with teenagers about healthy lifestyle

10 March 2006: A photo competition “Stop AIDS. Keep the promises!” starts in Belarus

1 March 2006: Youth hotline on HIV/AIDS launched in Minsk

2 December 2005: Youth consulting room on HIV/AIDS opened in Minsk

16 September 2005: UNDP launches training seminars on HIV treatment for youth and teachers

24 June 2005: UNDP launches systematic work to teach doctors all aspects of HIV treatment

29 April 2005: UNDP trains managers of consulting units on HIV/AIDS prevention among drug users

28 April 2005: UNDP workshop prepares teachers to train youth on HIV/AIDS prevention

24 March 2005: UNDP trains personnel of Belarus' correctional institutions on HIV/AIDS prevention

21 March 2005: UNDP project trains advisers on HIV/AIDS prevention

14 March 2005: HIV/AIDS in the spotlight in Belarusian Media

18 January 2005: UNDP started implementation of the project on HIV/AIDS prevention in Belarus