USAID/ Malawi’s Deputy Health Office Director Dr. Haldon Njikho joined the Minister of Gender, Community Development, and Social Welfare Jean Sendeza at the launch of USAID’s new flagship children, adolescents, and young women Project, Ana ndi Achinyamata Patsogolo- Children and Youth First project in Blantyre.
The new $60 million five-year project, also supported by PEPFAR, will partner with Project HOPE Namibia (PHN) in nine target districts (Blantyre, Chikwawa, Mulanje, Mangochi, Machinga, Phalombe, Thyolo, Zomba, and Lilongwe) to prevent new HIV infections, achieve the 95-95-95 goals, and sustain epidemic control. The project will help Malawian children, adolescents (and their families), and their caregivers stay healthy, stable, safe and educated in the fight against HIV.
The Minister of Gender and the Ministry of Health representatives expressed gratitude to the United States Government for the partnership and support; and called upon the Implementing Partners, community leaders, and recipients for accountability and responsibility in the utilization of the resources. The project will be implemented until November 2028.
This new project builds on years of partnership between the U.S. government and the Government of Malawi to mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS in Malawi. The U.S. government is committed to helping Malawi sustain HIV epidemic control efforts and improving outcomes for Malawian women, children, and youth.
