Evaluation of the Blantyre Prevention Strategy: Program Design, Implementation, and Impact

Abstract

Malawi continues to grapple with a high HIV burden compounded by systemic weaknesses in its healthcare infrastructure. In response, the Blantyre Prevention Strategy (BPS) was implemented as a six-year initiative focused on strengthening district health systems to enhance HIV prevention efforts. Spearheaded by Georgetown University in collaboration with Blantyre District Health Services, Cooper and Smith, and UCSF HealthQual, BPS sought to build local capacity through leadership training, strategic health communication, quality improvement measures, and the use of data to inform decision-making. The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) conducted an independent evaluation to assess how effectively BPS addressed the structural barriers impeding a robust HIV prevention response. This report highlights key findings from the evaluation.