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JSI has started a regional sub-project that aims to reaching high coverage of vulnerable population in Central Asia

In June 2007, the Regional Project Management Unit (RPMU) of the Central Asia AIDS Control Project (CAAP) and the JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) have signed an agreement for the implementation of the sub-project "Reaching High Coverage of Vulnerable Populations with an Essential Package of HIV Preventive Services in 7 Model Sites in 4 Countries of Central Asia or Preventive Models” (TUMAR).

This sub-project agreement will be implemented under a regional grant from CAAP, which is financed by the World Bank and DFID (UK). The primary grant recipient is the Representative Office of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), Almaty, Kazakhstan.

The sub-project aims at developing effective mechanisms to ensure high coverage of populations vulnerable to HIV, with an essential package of HIV/STI preventive services at the seven model sites; demonstrating the efficiency of the essential preventive package in the behavioral change and reduction of HIV and STI transmission and to ensure access to the essential package of preventive services on a long-term basis.

The Sub-project will be implemented in 7 high HIV prevalence sites as Almaty and Aksu in Kazakhstan, Osh and Karasuu in Kyrgyzstan, Khujant and Kurgan Tube in Tajikistan and Samarqand in Uzbekistan with participation of local stakeholders, including the governmental and non-governmental sectors, and international organizations. The total budget is US $2.6 millions out of which US $1.2 millions will be granted by Central Asia AIDS Project, and US $1.4 millions is leveraged by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) and its partners. The sub-project duration is for 18 months, from July 2007 till December 2008.

It is expected that the sub-project implementation will result in increase of the knowledge about HIV/STIs among the target populations at each site and better understanding of how to prevent HIV and STI infections. Additionally, there will be a decrease of risky behaviors among target group and decrease in risk of HIV/STI infections.

For additional information please contact:

David Hausner
Regional Director
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
The CAPACITY Project
tel.: +7–327–262–3062 (69, 79, 84)
e-mail address:

or

Bibigul Aubakirova
Regional prevention coordinator
The CAPACITY Project
tel.: љ+7–327–262–3062 (69, 79, 84)
e-mail address:

Anna Deryabina
Deputy Regional Director
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
The CAPACITY Project
tel.: +7–327–262–3062 (69, 79, 84)
e-mail address:

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