Abstract:
Objective: The aim of this study was to identify lessons learned from partnerships
addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic that can inform those needed to mitigate the
noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) epidemic in low and middle-income countries
(LMICs).
Design: We selected and analysed a convenience sample of organizational partner-
ships developed to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in LMICs, focusing on their specific
strategies and contributions.
Methods: A review of published literature and website information pertaining to
a convenience sample of five global organizations and/or types of partnerships that
provide support to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic was qualitatively analysed to assess
key areas of support provided to scale-up services in response to the HIV/AIDS
epidemic.
Results: Six topical areas of support were identified: HIV/AIDS service delivery;
enhancing comprehensive health systems capacity; operational and implementation
science research to improve care delivery; introducing and improving the availability of
new products; political advocacy; and early-stage planning for sustainability and
transition to more independent implementing-country delivery programmes. These
six areas of support were qualitatively assessed for identify a focus, contributory or
minimal contribution on the part of each of the organizations and/or types of partner-
ships reviewed.
Conclusion: No single global partnership addresses the range of support needed to
respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and this will likely be true for an effective response
to the emerging NCD epidemic. A range of coordinated financial and/or technical
support as well as lessons learned from global HIV/AIDS partnerships will be key to
achieving an effective response to the global NCD epidemic.
