Joel Vogt reports that more than 800 individuals have used HIV self-testing kits since the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) introduced this alternative to the local community one year ago.
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Since the introduction of the HIV self-testing kits in Guyana early this year, over 5,000 kits have been distributed across the country and received positive feedback. More from Joel Vogt.
Over a month ago, the National AIDs Programme Secretariat (NAPs) introduced HIV self-test kits, OraQuick, to the population, available at four medical facilities in the capital city. According to Dr Tariq Jagnarine, the Programme Manager, the kits will soon be extended to fifty HIV testing sites. More from Temika Rodney
Later this month, the first-ever official HIV Self-testing pilot programme will be launched locally. The National AIDs Programme Secretariat has procured more than 200 testing kits whichwill be distributed to kick start this initiative geared at increasing access to HIV testing services. Temika Rodney has the details.
