Partnering with CDC

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works with partners around the world to control the HIV pandemic and to find, cure, and prevent TB. As part of this work, CDC maintains strong, collaborative partnerships with country governments including Ministries of Health, as well as non-governmental organizations, universities, faith-based organizations, multilateral organizations, and the private sector. By engaging with these external partners, CDC maximizes resources and effectively supports partner countries to address these public health challenges. To learn more about how your organization could lend your expertise, see the resources below on CDC partnerships.

Partners In Action

Delivering Life Saving Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown

Lifesaving treatment delivered to clients at home.

South Africa maintains the largest antiretroviral treatment (ART) program in the world, with more than 4.7 million people estimated to be on treatment. These millions of people living with HIV depend on the lifesaving ART to live healthy and long lives.

Since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged in South Africa in March 2020, many cannot access treatment. The national lockdown has restricted movement and suspended some modes of public transport. In cases where public transport was available, such as e-hailing services, it was unaffordable for many who live below the breadline.

To address this challenge, the Aurum Institute, CDC South Africa’s implementing partner, introduced a home delivery project. Now clients can receive chronic medication, including ART, in the convenience of their homes.

Page last reviewed: October 30, 2020, 01:35 PM

Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Partnering with CDC

Delivering Life Saving Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown

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