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Improving access to Covid-19 testing in West Africa using rapid antigenic tests

Improving access to Covid-19 testing in West Africa using rapid antigenic tests

29 June 2022

The ECOVAN/ECOVAM studies in Mali and Niger evaluated the introduction of antigenic tests for COVID-19, combined with a triage strategy for symptomatic patients. The medical triage strategy allowed : +360% of suspected cases detected and offered a rapid antigen test The antigenic tests were : well accepted by caregivers and patients efficient: +170% of Covid-19 cases detected compared to PCR...

Empowerement of individuals and organisations: The importance of community based approaches in health

Empowerement of individuals and organisations: The importance of community based approaches in health

16 February 2022

On 25 January 2022, Solthis and AFD co-organised the conference “Empowerement of individuals and organisations: The importance of community based approaches in health” in collaboration with its associative partners in Côte d’Ivoire, France, Guinea, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone. Find all the videos screened during the two round tables : Testimonial – Pauline KIBE, Civil Society Strengthening Advisor – Solthis,...

1st of December: World AIDS Day

1st of December: World AIDS Day

30 November 2021

On this World AIDS Day, Solthis reaffirms its commitment to this global fight that impacts women, children and men of all origins on all continents. In West and Central Africa, despite progress in the fight against HIV thanks to intense international mobilization and the involvement of countries and civil society, 32% of people living with HIV are unaware that they are...

Empowering patients and health care workers for comprehensive and effective HIV care

Empowering patients and health care workers for comprehensive and effective HIV care

21 September 2021

The project “Empowerment of users for improved quality treatment of HIV care in Sierra Leone”, also called the Empower Project, kicked off in early 2016 with the financial support of the French Developement Agency (AFD), the Sierra Leone Health Ministry, the Paris City Council, foundations and private donators. Its 1st phase allowed Solthis to bring together Patients and Health Care...