HIV rapid testing algorithms (RTAs) using any two orthogonal rapid tests (RTs) allow for on-site confirmation of infection. RTs vary in performance characteristics therefore the selection of RTs in an ...

A single positive HIV viral load test often falsely identified HIV infection in people who were using long-acting cabotegravir (Apretude) for preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), according to results from ...

In November 2024, the Office of the Director General at the Ministry of Health issued a circular directing leaders of hospitals and district health officials to adopt a new HIV testing algorithm that ...

CD4 tests is strongly recommended as the preferred method to identify advanced HIV disease among people living with HIV, said the World Health Organization (WHO). The new recommendation is part of the ...