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HIV/AIDS 
In addition to hepatitis B, research and development on HIV test kits has also been a 
major activity of JICA’s cooperation.  Although test kits that met basic WHO 
standards had not been developed in July 2004, JICA’s cooperation contributed to 
HIV/AIDS control through the dissemination of diagnostic methods, research on 
PMTCT and the introduction of new technology as follows:. 
 

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Dissemination of Diagnostic Methods for HIV 
KEMRI held training courses for HIV/AIDS diagnosis as a part of an ICTP for 
technicians and technologists at the provincial and district levels.    Lectures on HIV 
tests and practical training using PA kits developed by KEMRI were conducted during 
the course.    There have been 122 technicians and technologists trained through the 
ICTP between 1997 and 2004 (see Table 5.15).