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Global Health and HIV/AIDS Research at RTI

Experience in HIV/AIDS

RTI has been a leader in HIV/AIDS-related research and intervention programs since 1984, both domestically and internationally. In the last five years alone, we have been awarded more than 173 HIV/AIDS-related contracts totaling more than $130 million. Diverse in focus, these contracts include

• Providing technical support in the planning and management of AIDS programs
• Coordinating data and analysis of clinical trials to evaluate potential AIDS drugs and treatments
• Costing antiretroviral (ARV) intervention programs in developing countries
• Developing monitoring and evaluation systems for national AIDS commissions
• Analyzing potential anti-AIDS pharmaceuticals through advanced screening; pharmacological, toxicological, and formulation studies; and clinical trials
• Developing and evaluating health marketing communications services designed to promote HIV prevention and testing services
• Evaluating the impact of an innovative economic and life-skills intervention—SHAZ (Shaping the Health of Adolescents in Zimbabwe)—among out-of-school female orphans, ages 16 to 19

A Commitment to Enhancing Global Health

Countries around the world are faced with complex health problems, including limited access to basic health services, the threat of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other illnesses. These problems burden health care systems, leadership, and resources.

RTI is committed to improving global health through collaborative partnerships with local communities, national governments, and private-sector counterparts. We work with government agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), private foundations, and other stakeholders around the world.

At RTI, we apply research and practical experience to strengthen health policies and design better programs. We focus on building local capacity, emphasizing community and stakeholder involvement and public-private partnerships. We are committed to ensuring that efforts can be replicated and scaled up, and that initiatives are sustainable. Our goal is to ensure that programs are appropriate for a given country and its people.

Supporting the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

RTI offers rich experience and technical expertise in HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), tuberculosis (TB), and other related health issues. This experience is combined with our history of successful collaboration with governments, research and academic institutions, and community- and faith-based organizations. RTI is currently implementing projects in seven countries—Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.

HIV Prevention

RTI has extensive experience with HIV prevention programs, including

• Voluntary counseling and testing in international and domestic settings
• Community mobilization and health education
• Prevention of mother-to-child transmission
• Promotion of behavior change interventions
• Studies in the development of topical microbicides

RTI provides technical support to governments and AIDS control programs in the areas of needs assessment and strategic planning. In our efforts, we strive to foster cross-governmental collaboration as well as collaboration with NGOs.

Care and Treatment of HIV-Infected People

A number of RTI studies have focused on improving the care and treatment of HIV-infected individuals and their families. For example, we have studied patterns of prenatal care utilization among HIV-infected pregnant women, examined the efficacy of standard ARV drug combinations, and evaluated the social and economic impacts of caring for persons infected with HIV/AIDS.

Supporting Clients Around the World

RTI has participated in numerous global health projects with a variety of clients in U.S. government and multilateral health agencies, as well as health organizations within the governments, NGOs, and communities in high-burden countries.

More Information

• Global Health
  An overview of our global and domestic programs and project activities in women's health, HIV/AIDS, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, and tuberculosis
• Global Health Projects
  A list of projects RTI has conducted or supported over the years in HIV/AIDS and leading infectious diseases