With a skilled technical team, and established presence at national, provincial and district level, OPHID is committed to improving the health and survival of all Zimbabweans.
The organization collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health and Child Care and has developed partnerships with local and regional organizations and research institutions to ensure that Zimbabwean children, adolescents and young people, women and men have enhanced access to quality HIV care and treatment, Tuberculosis (TB), Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) Services.
Vision
To see all Zimbabweans enjoying the highest quality of health and family life.
Mission
To strengthen health systems by working collaboratively with government, communities and other key partners to develop and support relevant, sound and sustainable public health policies and practices.
History
Previously known as the Institute of Public Health, Epidemiology and Development (ISPED) of the University of Bordeaux in France, OPHID has been a technical partner supporting the Ministry of Health and Child Care in the implementation of the National Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV Program in Zimbabwe since 2001.
OPHID has since grown to be one of the main local stakeholders in the field of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment. In 2012, OPHID grew from being a sub-recipient to become a Consortium lead and grant holder for a PEPFAR and USAID funded 5 year Families and Communities for the Elimination of Paediatric HIV (FACE HIV) program.
With support from our funding partners, OPHID is a trusted partner of the Ministry of Health and Child Care at national, provincial, district and community levels. We aim for our programs to be cost-effective, taking advantage of project leverage and integration, joining together expertise in the fields of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment; Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health; Sexual and Reproductive Health; Early Childhood Development and Women’s Empowerment.
