Influencing factors of national funding allocation for HIV/AIDS prevention and control in Yunan province

Objective To explore influencing factors of the national funding allocation for human immunodeficiency virus/accqurired immunodoficiency syndrom(HIV/AIDS) and to provide suggestion to improve the funding allocation strategy.Methods In-depth interview was conducted among the staff engaged in the management of national funding for HIV/AIDS.Results Long processing time for funding transfer and government supply procurement bidding delays the funding appropriation.Funding reallocation at low er levels influences the completeness of funding information at local level.The exceeding of workload in reality also causes the lack of funding.The missing of budget for logistical assurance has a direct influence on the implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities.Extra activities beyond the original plan do not have funding support.Conclusion In order to improve the national HIV/AIDS funding allocation strategy,it is very important to develop a rational workload and reasonable budget,encourage more investigation from local governments and close integration with basic public health services.