TB-HIV Prevention and Treatment for At Risk Groups/PLHIV ProjectName: TB-HIV Prevention and Treatment for At Risk Groups/PLHIV Project
Duration: October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2009
Donors: Chevron Overseas Petroleum (Cambodia) Limited (“COPCL”)
Cambodia continues to deal with the long-term effects of years of conflict, wherein the country’s social support services and infrastructure were destroyed and its human resources severely depleted. Cambodia has seen unprecedented growth over the past five years, showing promise that the country is lifting itself out of its pos-conflict status to join the community of nations. Still, Cambodia remains one of the poorest countries in the world, which presents challenges to its citizens regarding national development efforts, human security, economic and human development , and national stability.
HIV/AIDSCambodia has the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in Asia with 2.8% of the general population infected. In 2001 the estimated HIV+ population of Cambodia was more than 170,000. Over 80,000 women and men have died from AIDS since the beginning of the epidemic in 1980. The HIV+ infection rate is projected to increase to 258,000 by the year 2011 if the current rate of infection continues. The epidemic has spread beyond high-risk "core" groups, such as sex workers and intravenous drug users to the general population, with 4% of the total HIV infections occurring in newborns. Cambodia is projected to lose almost US$18 billion in unrealized earnings due to the loss in productivity arising from the epidemic.
Tuberculosis
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report 2006, Cambodia has the 22nd highest TB burden worldwide. Approximately two-thirds of all Cambodia has the 22nd highest TB burden worldwide. Approximately two-thirds of all Cambodians carry the tuberculosis bacterium, and around 13,000 Cambodians die annually from the disease. There were more than 70,000 new TB cases in Cambodia in 2004, with an estimated incidence rate of 510 cases per 100,000 people. Over the last few years, data from TB services have shown a constant increase in the number of detected cases of active TB, from 19,007 in the year 2000 up to 31,105 in 2004. People Living with HIV?AIDS (PLHIV) are more susceptible to TB due to their depressed immune system. Therefore, there is an urgent need to link HIV/AIDS and TB education and awareness activities to best address a major health problem in Cambodia
Pact’s Approach
With support from “COPCL” and in collaboration with local partners, Pact’s objectives are to one, raise awareness of TB and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment for at-risk groups and PLHIV in Phnon Penh and Sihanouk Ville and two, map the poor and fishing communities along the Sihanouk Ville coastline for future decision making by Chevron.
Anticipated results
HIV/AIDS Democracy and Governance
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