What is the PEPFAR programme and its role in South Sudan HIV response?
PEPFAR (President Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) is the US Government initiative to address the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. It is one of the largest funders of HIV programmes in South Sudan.
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PEPFAR has been active in South Sudan since 2004 and supports HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care programmes across the country. PEPFAR-funded programmes in South Sudan are implemented through partners including USAID, CDC, and NGOs. Health informatics is central to PEPFAR programming — all PEPFAR-supported facilities are required to report data using standardised indicators through the DATIM (Data for Accountability, Transparency and Impact Monitoring) system. Health informatics professionals working in PEPFAR-supported facilities need to understand DATIM data entry, data quality requirements, and reporting timelines. PEPFAR programme data is publicly available at pepfar.gov/data.
SSHIA members working in HIV programmes can benefit from PEPFAR-funded training on health data management, DATIM, and HIV programme monitoring and evaluation. SSHIA collaborates with PEPFAR implementing partners to ensure that health informatics training is aligned with PEPFAR data requirements.
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