Office of Global Health and HIV (OGHH) Office of Overseas Programming & Training Support (OPATS) Session 4: Applying Combination Prevention Approaches

Session learning objectives  Participant individually practice locating three additional technical resources on specific HIV prevention topics  Participants name three elements of successful HIV prevention activities based on PCV experience  Participants name two appropriate activities and one inappropriate activity for PCVs in priority HIV prevention interventions

Have a goal  List goals and objectives from HIV/health sector plan/framework (include national prevention targets)  Include PEPFAR country-specific prevention goals, prevention goals from PEPFAR partnership framework

What is effective  Target those at highest risk  Address specific risk factors and drivers  Evidence-based interventions have been rigorously evaluated and demonstrated significant prevention effect. They are: – PMTCT – Condoms – ART for people living with HIV – Voluntary medical male circumcision

What is effective  Activities that meet minimum standards means activities are “promising” based on sound theory and demonstrated effectiveness.  These include – YSRH programs – Programs to combat stigma and discrimination