Consolidated guidelines on HIV testing services for a changing epidemic
27 November 2019
| Policy brief
Overview
These consolidated guidelines bring together existing and new evidence-based guidance and recommendations for delivering high-impact HIV testing services, including linkage to HIV prevention and treatment, in diverse settings and populations.
A key objective of these guidelines is to encourage greater national and global commitment to implementing effective and efficient HTS as a vital element of the national and global HIV response, essential to achieving and maintaining low HIV incidence.
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WHO Team
HIV/AIDS
Number of pages
12
Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: WHO/CDS/HIV/19.31
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