TANZANIA

In the midst of a mature, generalized AIDS epidemic and burdened by other communicable diseases, Tanzania faces many social and economic development challenges.

Some 1.4 million Tanzanians are living with HIV and AIDS, with an average adult HIV prevalence estimated at nearly 6 percent, according to UNAIDS.

Strengthening health outcomes in the country is impeded by a severe shortage of trained human resources, inadequate infrastructure, and overburdened logistics systems and supply chains, among other factors.

With support from PEPFAR and the United States Government team in country, AIHA has been working to build sustainable institutional capacity and human resources for health in Tanzania since 2005. AIHA currently manages five partnerships in Tanzania, as well as a Volunteer Healthcare Corps program and a Russian mentor and technical assistance initiative supported by USAID/Russia.

(source: CIA World Factbook, August 2011)