CDC/PEPFAR Grant: Strengthening Ghana’s National Laboratory Systems for HIV Response

The Award Ceiling for Year 1 is 0 (none). CDC anticipates an Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding amount of $250,000 for Year 1, subject to the availability of funds.Ghana is estimated to have a total population of 29,340,248, and an estimated 330,000 PLHIV (UNAIDS 2018 data). The HIV epidemic is defined as a mixed epidemic, and HIV prevalence is higher in urban areas than rural areas, higher among women than men, and higher among KP such as MSM and FSW. Ghana has an estimated HIV prevalence of 1.7% among adults (Spectrum 2019), 18.1% among MSM (GMS II, 2017), and 6.9% among FSW (IBBSS, 2016). CDC works closely with the Ghana Health Service; Ghana AIDS Commission; the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; other CDC divisions; and other development partners to coordinate laboratory services across technical areas. In fiscal year 2019, a national sample transport system was established to support the movement of samples for HIV testing and viral load using the national post courier. Beginning in fiscal year 2020, PEPFAR activities focused on a single region, Western Region, and the supporting back up laboratory at Korle Bu in Accra, to demonstrate achievement of epidemic control through evidence-based activities that the government could replicate nationally. CDC’s activities will continue support monitoring and updates of the sample transport system; monitoring, updates, and implementation of a viral load data management system; capacity building of laboratories towards international accreditation; and proficiency testing with corrective action training.

The Award Ceiling for Year 1 is 0 (none). CDC anticipates an Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding amount of $250,000 for Year 1, subject to the availability of funds.Ghana is estimated to have a total population of 29,340,248, and an estimated 330,000 PLHIV (UNAIDS 2018 data). The HIV epidemic is defined as a mixed epidemic, and HIV prevalence is higher in urban areas than rural areas, higher among women than men, and higher among KP such as MSM and FSW. Ghana has an estimated HIV prevalence of 1.7% among adults (Spectrum 2019), 18.1% among MSM (GMS II, 2017), and 6.9% among FSW (IBBSS, 2016). CDC works closely with the Ghana Health Service; Ghana AIDS Commission; the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; other CDC divisions; and other development partners to coordinate laboratory services across technical areas. In fiscal year 2019, a national sample transport system was established to support the movement of samples for HIV testing and viral load using the national post courier. Beginning in fiscal year 2020, PEPFAR activities focused on a single region, Western Region, and the supporting back up laboratory at Korle Bu in Accra, to demonstrate achievement of epidemic control through evidence-based activities that the government could replicate nationally. CDC’s activities will continue support monitoring and updates of the sample transport system; monitoring, updates, and implementation of a viral load data management system; capacity building of laboratories towards international accreditation; and proficiency testing with corrective action training.

The Award Ceiling for Year 1 is 0 (none). CDC anticipates an Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding amount of $250,000 for Year 1, subject to the availability of funds.Ghana is estimated to have a total population of 29,340,248, and an estimated 330,000 PLHIV (UNAIDS 2018 data). The HIV epidemic is defined as a mixed epidemic, and HIV prevalence is higher in urban areas than rural areas, higher among women than men, and higher among KP such as MSM and FSW. Ghana has an estimated HIV prevalence of 1.7% among adults (Spectrum 2019), 18.1% among MSM (GMS II, 2017), and 6.9% among FSW (IBBSS, 2016). CDC works closely with the Ghana Health Service; Ghana AIDS Commission; the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; other CDC divisions; and other development partners to coordinate laboratory services across technical areas. In fiscal year 2019, a national sample transport system was established to support the movement of samples for HIV testing and viral load using the national post courier. Beginning in fiscal year 2020, PEPFAR activities focused on a single region, Western Region, and the supporting back up laboratory at Korle Bu in Accra, to demonstrate achievement of epidemic control through evidence-based activities that the government could replicate nationally. CDC’s activities will continue support monitoring and updates of the sample transport system; monitoring, updates, and implementation of a viral load data management system; capacity building of laboratories towards international accreditation; and proficiency testing with corrective action training.

The Award Ceiling for Year 1 is 0 (none). CDC anticipates an Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding amount of $250,000 for Year 1, subject to the availability of funds.Ghana is estimated to have a total population of 29,340,248, and an estimated 330,000 PLHIV (UNAIDS 2018 data). The HIV epidemic is defined as a mixed epidemic, and HIV prevalence is higher in urban areas than rural areas, higher among women than men, and higher among KP such as MSM and FSW. Ghana has an estimated HIV prevalence of 1.7% among adults (Spectrum 2019), 18.1% among MSM (GMS II, 2017), and 6.9% among FSW (IBBSS, 2016). CDC works closely with the Ghana Health Service; Ghana AIDS Commission; the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; other CDC divisions; and other development partners to coordinate laboratory services across technical areas. In fiscal year 2019, a national sample transport system was established to support the movement of samples for HIV testing and viral load using the national post courier. Beginning in fiscal year 2020, PEPFAR activities focused on a single region, Western Region, and the supporting back up laboratory at Korle Bu in Accra, to demonstrate achievement of epidemic control through evidence-based activities that the government could replicate nationally. CDC’s activities will continue support monitoring and updates of the sample transport system; monitoring, updates, and implementation of a viral load data management system; capacity building of laboratories towards international accreditation; and proficiency testing with corrective action training.

The Award Ceiling for Year 1 is 0 (none). CDC anticipates an Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding amount of $250,000 for Year 1, subject to the availability of funds.Ghana is estimated to have a total population of 29,340,248, and an estimated 330,000 PLHIV (UNAIDS 2018 data). The HIV epidemic is defined as a mixed epidemic, and HIV prevalence is higher in urban areas than rural areas, higher among women than men, and higher among KP such as MSM and FSW. Ghana has an estimated HIV prevalence of 1.7% among adults (Spectrum 2019), 18.1% among MSM (GMS II, 2017), and 6.9% among FSW (IBBSS, 2016). CDC works closely with the Ghana Health Service; Ghana AIDS Commission; the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; other CDC divisions; and other development partners to coordinate laboratory services across technical areas. In fiscal year 2019, a national sample transport system was established to support the movement of samples for HIV testing and viral load using the national post courier. Beginning in fiscal year 2020, PEPFAR activities focused on a single region, Western Region, and the supporting back up laboratory at Korle Bu in Accra, to demonstrate achievement of epidemic control through evidence-based activities that the government could replicate nationally. CDC’s activities will continue support monitoring and updates of the sample transport system; monitoring, updates, and implementation of a viral load data management system; capacity building of laboratories towards international accreditation; and proficiency testing with corrective action training.

The Award Ceiling for Year 1 is 0 (none). CDC anticipates an Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding amount of $250,000 for Year 1, subject to the availability of funds.Ghana is estimated to have a total population of 29,340,248, and an estimated 330,000 PLHIV (UNAIDS 2018 data). The HIV epidemic is defined as a mixed epidemic, and HIV prevalence is higher in urban areas than rural areas, higher among women than men, and higher among KP such as MSM and FSW. Ghana has an estimated HIV prevalence of 1.7% among adults (Spectrum 2019), 18.1% among MSM (GMS II, 2017), and 6.9% among FSW (IBBSS, 2016). CDC works closely with the Ghana Health Service; Ghana AIDS Commission; the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; other CDC divisions; and other development partners to coordinate laboratory services across technical areas. In fiscal year 2019, a national sample transport system was established to support the movement of samples for HIV testing and viral load using the national post courier. Beginning in fiscal year 2020, PEPFAR activities focused on a single region, Western Region, and the supporting back up laboratory at Korle Bu in Accra, to demonstrate achievement of epidemic control through evidence-based activities that the government could replicate nationally. CDC’s activities will continue support monitoring and updates of the sample transport system; monitoring, updates, and implementation of a viral load data management system; capacity building of laboratories towards international accreditation; and proficiency testing with corrective action training.