FC2 Demand Creation Research Brief
At a glance
Approach
National stakeholder mobilisation and systems assessment.
Sectors Engaged
Ministry of Health
National HIV programmes
Procurement agencies
Civil society
Healthcare providers
Development partners
Community organisations
What We Found
Coordination remains fragmented
Stakeholders described multiple organisations working on FC2 with limited coordination and inconsistent strategic leadership.
Distribution remains uneven
Supply reaches some facilities and communities while others experience prolonged shortages, limiting confidence among both providers and users.
Provider confidence influences uptake
Training gaps and limited demonstration opportunities reduce provider willingness to recommend FC2.
Funding uncertainty creates instability
Recent donor funding changes have increased concern regarding future procurement and community programming.
Summary
Zambia has the institutional architecture required for national FC2 programming but requires stronger coordination, more reliable procurement and sustained investment in provider capacity.
Advocacy Priorities
Establish stronger national coordination.
Improve procurement forecasting.
Invest in provider training.
Expand community-led demand creation.
Strengthen routine data systems.
Integrate FC2 into broader HIV prevention programming.