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USAID/Eswatini implements a comprehensive portfolio of activities under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). PEPFAR/Eswatini supports the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini... USAID/Eswatini implements a comprehensive portfolio of activities under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). PEPFAR/Eswatini supports the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini in its response to the HIV epidemic, specifically to scale up testing, treatment, adherence and retention interventions, and to prevent HIV transmission and acquisition. Eswatini is on track to achieve and maintain ‘95-95-95’ across all age and sex bands and risk populations. USAID supports the development of a robust sustainability plan to ensure the country maintains the gains that have been achieved. In FY23, USAID/Eswatini will manage a portfolio of more than $40 million through 14 implementers/mechanisms. USAID/Eswatini supports public health facilities in two regions, Hhohho and Shiselweni, with technical assistance and mentoring for care and treatment and biomedical prevention, including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Voluntary Male Circumcision (VMMC). USAID funded partners also provide comprehensive clinical and prevention services at community level across the country, including leading the PEPFAR DREAMS prevention program for adolescent girls and young women, and leading USG investments for mitigating the impact of HIV on Orphans and Vulnerable Children. USAID/Eswatini strengthens government systems for commodity management and supply chain and supports the Ministry of Health with its electronic medical record system. USAID/Eswatini also works with traditional and community leaders to anchor community ownership of the HIV response. USAID/Eswatini works in partnership with other US Agencies under the PEPFAR umbrella, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Defense (DoD) and Peace Corps. USAID/Eswatini works cross-sectorally in partnership with several ministries and agencies including the National Emergency Response Council on HIV and AIDS, Ministry of Health, Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Education. USAID/Eswatini operates under the USAID Regional Mission based in Pretoria, under USAID’s Regional Health Office (RHO) USAID/Eswatini’s in-country office is based at the US Embassy Mbabane in Ezulwini.