Summary of HIV Programs under MCHIP
HIV is the leading cause of death among adult women worldwide and is responsible for 20% of maternal deaths. In addition, an estimated 430,000 children were newly infected with HIV in 2008, and millions of children have been orphaned by AIDS. In high prevalence countries the pandemic has undermined progress on all Millennium Development Goals.
 
In order to respond to the pandemic, MCHIP is working to build the capacity of health workers and health systems to provide quality care and respond to emerging priorities in HIV prevention, care and treatment. Specific intervention areas include care and treatment for women and children living with HIV, prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), cervical cancer prevention for women living with HIV, male circumcision for HIV prevention, and preservice education.