• Ongoing

SOMEC — a model for HIV epidemic control in Samarkand region

Achieving sustainable control of the HIV epidemic in Samarkand region through expanded prevention, testing, early treatment initiation and stigma reduction. 1 August 2025 – 31 December 2027.

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The overall goal of the SOMEC project is to achieve sustainable control of the HIV epidemic in Samarkand region through expanded prevention, testing, early treatment initiation and stigma reduction.

Project activities

  • Expanding access to HIV testing
  • Partner testing and confidential testing
  • Outreach work and counselling
  • Client accompaniment
  • Early ART initiation
  • Stigma reduction
  • Online information channels

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