Updated: Feb 15, 2023
The CHAI Simple Tool is a morbidity-based forecasting tool that quantifies ARV needs over a three year period for an HIV/AIDS treatment program. There is a separate tool for Adult ARVs and Pediatric ARVs.
The following pieces of information are necessary to complete an forecast:
Current patients on ARV treatment
Treatment targets
Distribution over regimens
Pediatric weight band distribution (For Pediatric Simple Tool)
Required security stock
Drug prices
Central stock inventory
Outputs for this tool include:
Demand for each formulation over next 36 months, taking into account current stock and timing
Total cost
