ACCESS TO HIV VIRAL LOAD TESTING

As part of the National Plan to Combat AIDS and achieve the 90-90-90 targets, Initiative 5%—through its Expertise channel—has requested technical support from Solthis.

Objective

Improve the quality of care for PLHIV by strengthening access to viral load testing as part of the 90-90-90 strategy.

Specific objectives

• Conduct an assessment of access to viral load testing for PLHIV
• Improve access to viral load testing by strengthening existing channels and developing channels for areas not currently covered.
• Planned activities
• Conduct a situational analysis in conjunction with estimates of care cascade indicators and mapping of health facilities (treatment sites, PMTCT sites, laboratories, etc.).
• Develop a plan to scale up viral load testing and a specific plan to strengthen the skills of healthcare personnel
• Support the rollout of the new plan (staff training, monitoring mission, tools for capitalizing on and promoting achievements)