Contributions of international cooperation projects to the HIV/AIDS response in China

Sun, Jiangping; Liu, Hui; Li, Hui; Wang, Liqiu; Guo, Haoyan; Shan, Duo; Bulterys, Marc; Korhonen, Christine; Hao, Yang; Ren, Minghui

Pilot site exploration (1995) (1996) (1997) (1998) (1999) (2000) (2001) (2002) (2003) In this stage, China explored models of HIV/AIDS prevention and control using techniques and concepts introduced through international cooperation projects. This stage saw advancement in the development of HIV/ AIDS prevention, control and care models, and provided a foundation for the establishment of HIV/AIDS policies. As China's HIV/AIDS epidemic became localized in high-prevalence areas, China's comprehensive HIV/ AIDS prevention and control work expanded significantly. The World Bank (WB) supported the Health IX project in China for HIV testing and screening laboratory network capacity construction. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the China-UK AIDS project funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) focused on interventions among high-risk groups were also introduced to China during this period. The US Centres for Disease Control (CDC) Global AIDS Program (GAP) works closely with NCAIDS on surveillance, laboratory methods, interventions for hard-to-reach populations and improving HIV care and treatment (Programme Summary can be found at the website: http://www. uscdc.cn/en/content.jsp?classid¼14&articleid¼28). The programme plays a significant role in improving the effectiveness of national and provincial programmes and piloting innovative methods. The China-Australia AIDS Project, funded by AusAID, advocates for harm reduction strategies has greatly influenced China's policy towards harm reduction. The China-Germany Program provided continuous support on laboratory equipment, training, technical assistance and infrastructure construction. The China-Sweden program provided financial support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) to help support the Chinese government to achieve the goal of reducing HIV secondary transmission.