Health

USAID supports the goals and efforts of Russia's National Priority Project on Health, serving as a catalyst for change by introducing international best practices, advocating for policy change, and developing effective models that can be replicated throughout the country. 

USAID programs focus on: reducing the rapid growth of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and other infectious diseases by increasing access to prevention and treatment; improving maternal and child health by upgrading family planning services; and, promoting child welfare by fostering family-based care options for orphans and street children. USAID collaborates closely with the Russian Ministry of Health and Social Development, regional governments, NGOs and faith-based organizations, and international agencies such as the WHO and UNAIDS. These key partnerships increase the use of best practices and disseminate health care models developed for Russia.