Demand for and Cost-effectiveness of Integrating RTI/HIV Services with Clinic-based Family Planning Services in Zimbabwe

This report is based on findings from a study that was undertaken by the Africa OR/TA II Project and the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) to assist the ZNFPC obtain information that would enable it to develop the most appropriate and cost-effective approach to managing RTIs in its clinics. The study used a number of methods to collect and synthesise information to facilitate this goal beginning with a baseline survey that led to a variety of activities being undertaken to strengthen the ZNFPC clinic-based services. This involved staff training, formulating strategies to ensure availability of drugs for treating RTIs.