the united republic of tanzania health sector hiv and aids strategic plan

Given the findings discussed above the suggested allocation of the resources for the health sector
response to HIV and AIDS is as shown Table 17 below:
Table 17: Proposed allocation of estimated funding by Theme of HSSP 2008-12
THEME % Allocation 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008-12
ESTIMATED FUNDING
I Prevention 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20%
II Treatment, Care, Support 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%
III Cross cutting 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
IV Health system Strengthening 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
3.4.2.3. Resource Disbursement and Tracking of Funds
Ensuring the timely and efficient transfer and disbursement of funds to implementing partners is also a key
element of the management of funds. Given the complexity of HIV and AIDS funding due to the multisectoral
nature of the response, the systems for resource disbursement and fund tracking are expected to
be as equally complex. However, much work is ongoing to harmonise and align international funding
sources as well as to strengthen public and civil society capacities for resource management for HIV and
AIDS. The strategy to mainstream or integrate HIV and AIDS action into operational plans and budgets will
actively facilitate the harmonisation agenda.
3.4.5. Sustainability
The government of Tanzania is committed to fighting HIV and AIDS. The strengthening of the linked
components - from facility to the community is intended to ensure that the health system regains its
capacity to regenerate and maintain its workforce. The government is committed to work and support the
private sector in its initiative of public/private/partnership to ensure the services are sustainable. The
inclusion of Private sector, NGOs, CBOS and FBOs ensures consistency and joint commitment to the
process. Support from other partners will continue to be sought to complement the government efforts.
The current Health sector strategy for HIV and AIDS will be operating within the existing government health
infrastructure. This provides administration and management of the plan in an integrated manner.
3.4.5.1. Management System
The coordination structure and management system put in place by the government will be used as an
entry point to scale up and sustain the activities in this plan. The MOHSW has already established NACP to
oversee the implementation of the Strategy.
3.4.5.2. Community participation and involvement
Community mobilization efforts, which will enhance the achievement of community ‘ownership’ of the
strategy will be supported. This includes the encouragement of as wide a participation of community
members particularly traditional groups who may not have a voice such as women and children orphaned
and made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS. Partnerships between different sector both public and private, and Civil
Society Organizations (Faith Based Organizations and Community Based Organizations) will be
strengthened to institutionalize the use of the participatory learning and action methodology which will aim
to involve community members in the implementation of the strategy. One of the strategies is to ensure
community ownership of the HIV and AIDS responses that entails that the community continue to give care
and support to HIV and AIDS issues even when there is no external support.
3.4.5.3. Financial Sustainability
National level
The government of Tanzania has committed to long-term funding to support the implementation of the
Health Sector strategy for HIV and AIDS 2008-2012. For instance it is planned that the Government’s own
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