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ABSTRACT Background Point‐of‐care rapid diagnostic testing plays a critical role in HIV detection and timely linkage to care, particularly in decentralized healthcare settings. To support testing reliability, the National Health Laboratory Service in South Africa conducts a national proficiency testing (PT) program as part of its broader quality ...
Nozuko P. Blasich, Adeboye M. Adelekan
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On Partial Identification of the Pure Direct Effect [PDF]
In causal mediation analysis, nonparametric identification of the pure (natural) direct effect typically relies on, in addition to no unobserved pre-exposure confounding, fundamental assumptions of (i) so-called "cross-world-counterfactuals" independence
Kanki, Phyllis +3 more
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The Global Fund: Results Factsheet [PDF]
Latest results show that programs supported by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria have achieved significant increases in the number of people receiving treatment for HIV, diagnosis and treatment for TB and having an insecticide ...
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The HIV/AIDS response as we knew it is over: Where do we go from here?
Abstract Introduction The global HIV response, once a model of progress and innovation, faces a profound moment. Despite four decades of pivotal scientific and programmatic advances—most notably in antiretroviral therapy (ART) and pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)—the world remains off track to meet the 2025 and 2030 targets for ending AIDS as a public ...
Chris Beyrer +7 more
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On Partial Identification of the Natural Indirect Effect
In causal mediation analysis, nonparametric identification of the natural indirect effect typically relies on, in addition to no unobserved pre-exposure confounding, fundamental assumptions of (i) so-called “cross-world-counterfactuals” independence and (
Miles Caleb +3 more
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Is PEPFAR Funding for Key Populations Aligned with the Epidemiologic Burden? [PDF]
Key populations (KPs)—gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM); people who inject drugs (PWID), female sex workers (FSW); and transgender people (TG)—are at significantly higher risk for HIV, face a higher burden of disease, have less ...
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Background: The global HIV burden remains high with nearly 40 million persons living with HIV (PLWH) to date. Encouragingly HIV incidence and AIDS-related mortality have dropped significantly over the past 20 years due in part to availability of antiretroviral treatment in all parts of the world most especially in resource ...
Deus Bazira +4 more
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Abstract Introduction HIV prevention and treatment supported by the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) have saved millions of lives. Rwanda is among the most successful countries worldwide in achieving global targets with PEPFAR support.
April D. Kimmel +9 more
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Integrating Female Condoms into HIV Prevention Programs: A Case Study of Barriers, Facilitators, and Future Opportunities in Kenya [PDF]
Female condoms are an important option for dual protection from unintended pregnancy and HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, especially when male condoms cannot be used.
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) case-based surveillance (CBS) systematically and continuously collects available demographic and health event data (sentinel events*) about persons with HIV infection from diagnosis and, if available, throughout routine
J. R. Holmes +130 more
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