Medical Xpress

HIV self-test kits are meant to empower, but they don't necessarily lead to HIV treatment or prevention

HIV self-test kits were developed to make it easier for people to access HIV testing. However, our research team has found that many people who use self-test kits do not go on to receive needed HIV ...
Rolling Out

Non-reactive HIV test might not mean what you think

Sample blood collection tube with HIV test label on HIV infection screening test form. (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Room's Studio) A non-reactive HIV test result generally means good news – you ...
standardmedia.co.ke

Why that negative HIV test result could actually be positive

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!
Yahoo

One way to increase HIV testing? Ship test kits to people’s homes

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new Brown University-led study funded by a National Institute of Mental Health grant used at-home testing kits, some equipped ...
standardmedia.co.ke

Doctors warn State against plan to acquire 'inferior' HIV test kits

Medical experts have raised concern over the government's intention to procure contested three-test algorithm HIV test kits. This comes as a court heard yesterday that there is a likelihood of the ...
The Conversation

HIV self‑test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don’t necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or prevention

Regular testing for HIV protects you and those around you. pixinoo/iStock via Getty Images Plus In 2016, the World Health Organization recommended HIV self-test kits as a way for people to ...