National HIV Testing Services Policy

National HIV Testing Services Policy

This policy guideline provides a framework for all HIV testing services (HTS) modalities that should be implemented in the country. A variety of HTS modalities should be utilised to reach targeted populations in different settings. The overarching HTS goal is to identify people living with HIV timeously through the provision of quality testing services for all including adults, children, couples and families and effectively link them to appropriate prevention, care treatment and support services. The main objectives of this document are to provide guidance to the healthcare worker that will ensure: consistent provision of high quality HTS appropriate use of HTS modalities to reach different populations strengthened linkages to prevention, care and treatment services strengthened quality assurance and the delivery of accurate results
Type
Policies
Topic
Medical Male Circumcision
Language
English
Publisher
National Department of Health
Year
2016