Goal
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Improve
prospects of medical advances (including development of vaccines) by sharing
research methodologies and findings, observing host nation requirements
for HIV testing and reporting, and supporting research at international
sites with high prevalence or incidence of HIV and AIDS. |
Objective
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Participate
in global surveillance initiatives and maintain current knowledge of host
nation HIV screening and reporting requirements.
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Action
Steps
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- Determine
the prevalence of HIV infections and genotypes in geographic areas of
military activity.
- Coordinate
with Department of State.
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Description
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International efforts including the study of geographic distribution of
genotypes at DOD overseas laboratories. Support for basic research on diagnostic
tests and vaccines. |
Resources
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FY95
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FY96
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FY97
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$
1.5 million
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$
1.5 million
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$
1.2 million
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Populations
Served
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Foreign
national and active duty U.S. military personnel.
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Constituency
Involvement
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Active
duty military and foreign service national of DOD overseas laboratories.
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