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Jackson Thoya
chief of party
jthoya@pactworld.org
Phesheya Vilakazi
program manager
pvilakazi@pactworld.org
Pact began working in Zambia in 2015 to reduce new HIV infections in the country.
While Zambia has made considerable strides in slowing the spread of HIV, its prevalence rate remains one of the highest in the world, and the number of people living with HIV continues to grow.
Pact is taking a multifaceted approach to the problem.
Focusing on high-risk groups, we’re using radio, television and other kinds of outreach and education to boost HIV awareness, change risky behavior and increase the use of HIV services.
We’re also working closely with local Zambian organizations and institutions — building their capacity to plan, implement and monitor their own quality programs to stop the spread of HIV. And we’re training “HIV prevention champions” and health workers, engaging community leaders and the private sector, and scaling up community-led outreach and dialogues.
All of these efforts will help Zambia reach its UNAIDS 2020 goal for at least 90 percent of Zambians living with HIV to know their status and adhere to sustained antiretroviral treatment.
Stories and Highlights
With support from Pact, a Zambian teen returns to school and stays HIV-free
ASM18: Placing the voices and visions of women artisanal miners at the heart of policy discussions
In Zambia's Copperbelt, 'foot soldiers' in the fight against HIV make a difference for hard-to-reach groups
With peer education and support, a truck driver in Zambia ensures he won't spread HIV
In Zambia, a traditional healer leads by example to stem the spread of HIV
Working for long-term change through network analysis
