Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative: Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Program

Objectives: This program aims to build capacity for Xinjiang to treat increasing numbers of HIV/AIDS patients at a high standard of quality within a continuum of supportive services retaining patients in care.

Australian Contribution: A$2.88 million

Duration: 2006 – 2009

Location: Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Project Components:

Assessments: the Foundation will support Xinjiang to assess the following areas of its care and treatment program:
Increasing Patient Access to Care: Programs Coordinating Patient Identification and Referral at Specific Entry Points
Increasing Medical System Capacity for Delivering High-Quality Care and Treatment:
- Clinical/Technical Human Resource Capability:
- Viral Load Testing Capacity (pilot to begin incorporating VL into monitoring of treatment)
- Medical System Development
Models for Comprehensive Longitudinal HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Management:
- Integration of Medical Delivery System with Other Systems:
- Supporting Adherence and Case Follow-up

Outcomes:

The outcomes of the program are the following:

Increase the number of patients in care and on ARV treatment
Maximize the number of patients who are treated successfully and retained in care
Create sustainable replicable models.

Managing Contractor: Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative in China

Project Manager:

Liu Kehui
E-mail: kliu@clintonfoundation.org
Mobile: 13520439750

Chinese Counterparts:

Dr Zhang Yongzhong
Deputy Director General
Bureau of Health, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, PRC
Tel: 0991 8561177

AusAID contact:

Mr Wang Jun
Senior Program Officer,
No 21, Dong Zhi Men Wai Dajie, Beijing, PRC
Tel: +86 10 51404405
Fax: +86 10 5140 4199
Email: wang.jun@dfat.gov.au

August 2007