Providing effective services for HIV-exposed infants requires more than the availability of testing. The systems supporting Early Infant Diagnosis must function effectively so that infants who have been exposed to HIV can be identified and supported through the appropriate care pathway.

Operational gaps can affect the ability of health programmes to deliver these services consistently and efficiently, particularly where coordination across different parts of the health system is required.

The project therefore focused on providing operational support to Early Infant Diagnosis activities in Bayelsa State.