There are several reasons that South Africa has been using HIV rapid diagnostic tests for years. First, to save costs as the alternative, laboratory testing, is costly. Second, the rapid tests are ...

South Africa has been using HIV Rapid Diagnostic Tests (Finger prick same-day testing) for years. The National Department of Health has decided to align with the World Health Organisation's ...

Nearly five months after the Ministry of Health announced a shift to a new three-test HIV testing algorithm, implementation remains stalled, raising concerns among health workers, suppliers, and other ...

In November 2024, the Office of the Director General at the Ministry of Health issued a circular directing leaders of hospitals and district health officials to adopt a new HIV testing algorithm that ...

Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings (LabCorp®) has announced an agreement to offer a HIV test for diagnostic use. LabCorp is the first commercial laboratory to enter a supply agreement for ...

The journey from HIV infection to the diagnosis of AIDS is both complex and nuanced. Understanding this progression is vital, as it informs the diagnostic approach and management strategies. This ...