Accelerated linkage to HIV care improves retention in care by a third

Close to 60% of adults benefiting from point-of-care CD4 cell count testing at HIV testing sites, accelerated antiretroviral (ART) initiation and SMS appointment reminders were retained in care after one year, compared to just 44% of those receiving the standard of care (SOC) in Mozambique, ...

February 22, 2017
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WHO guidelines on hepatitis B and C testing

Overview Testing and diagnosis of hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infection is the gateway for access to both prevention and treatment services, and is a crucial component of an effective response to the hepatitis epidemic. Early identification of persons with chronic HBV or HCV infection ...

February 22, 2017
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