The Self-Testing AfRica (STAR) Initiative: accelerating global access and scale-up of HIV self-testing.

Heather IngoldOmbeni MwerindeAnna Laura RossRoss LeachElizabeth L CorbettKarin HatzoldCheryl C JohnsonGetrude NcubeRose NyirendaRachel C Baggaley

Published in: Journal of the International AIDS Society (2020)

The STAR Initiative provided a strong foundation to introduce HIVST in LMICs and allow for rapid scale-up based on the wealth of multi-country evidence gathered. Together with sustained coordination and acceleration of market development work, HIVST can help address the testing gap and provide a focused and cost-effective means to expand access to treatment and prevention services.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
antiretroviral therapy
human immunodeficiency virus
primary care
hiv infected
hiv positive
hepatitis c virus
mental health
hiv aids
hiv testing
quantum dots