Self Testing Implementation Toolkit For Hiv Hepatitis And Sexually Transmitted Infections

Self-testing implementation toolkit for HIV, hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections

Self-testing is a self-care intervention recommended by WHO as an additional testing strategy for HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis, respectively. This approach recognizes the central and active role that people play in managing their own health care and is increasingly becoming important as an additional strategy in expanding access to and utilization of health services, across various disease areas and conditions. The purpose of this toolkit, which follows a modular framework, is to provide a package of practical guidance, tools and resources to support countries in the design, implementation and scale-up of HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis self-testing which can be adapted to their epidemiological context, covering both health and community systems. Module 1 provides an overview of the self-testing concept and WHO recommendations on HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis self-testing. Module 2 covers steps for the preparation and planning including guidance on the introduction and implementation of self-testing, how to conduct a country situational analysis and access to quality assured products. Module 3 guides the product selection, registration, procurement and supply chain management processes to ensure the smooth flow of quality-assured products from manufacturers to intended users. Module 4 focuses more broadly on implementation and scale-up of self-testing across the three diseases. Module 5 covers key resources related to monitoring and evaluation for self-testing programmes.

Guide to conducting programme reviews for HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections

WHO implementation tool for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) of HIV infection. Module 13. Integrating STI services

WHO's pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV infection implementation tool contains modules for a range of stakeholders to support them in the consideration, planning, introduction, implementation and roll-out of PrEP services. The modules can be used on their own or in combination. In addition, there is a module for individuals interested in or already taking oral PrEP. The STI integration module compiles existing WHO recommendations, systematic scientific literature reviews and other relevant publications to provide suggested implementation approaches. It is the product of collaboration among many experts, community organizations and networks, providers, implementers, researchers and partners from all regions. The STI integration module is divided into 2 parts: the first focuses on programme managers and other decision-makers, and the second on health care workers. People who use PrEP will also benefit from it.