
COBATEST Network
@cobatestnetwork
Linking community-based voluntary counselling and HIV/STI testing services across Europe
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http://www.cobatest.org 17-11-2017 15:01:27
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⤵️In the framework of the #COREActionEU project, DrugReporter filmed at two community-based centers run by Grupo de Ativistas em Tratamentos in Lisbon. They are excellent examples of building effective HIV responses on peer work! youtu.be/yN-ggZofgHA #EU4Health #HealthUnion



1/6 A new study led by @CEEISCAT and the #ProSPeRo project confirms the feasibility of dual HIV/syphilis rapid tests (POCTs) in community-based services across Europe. 🔗bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… COBATEST Network GAIS POSITIUS ALLIANCE.GLOBAL BaltHIV IGTP


2/6 The study involved 4 community-based organizations in Spain, Slovenia, Latvia & Ukraine. Among 844 MSM participants: 7.1% tested HIV+ 7.2% syphilis+🧪 Dual POCTs showed high reliability and agreement with routine testing. COBATEST Network GAIS POSITIUS ALLIANCE.GLOBAL BaltHIV


3/6 💡 Users and providers found the tests: ✔️ Easy to use ✔️ Fast ✔️ Reliable Providers reported better linkage to care thanks to quicker results. #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth COBATEST Network GAIS POSITIUS ALLIANCE.GLOBAL BaltHIV IGTP

4/6 🗣️ “Dual POCTs help us reach people who might not seek regular screening.” — Dr. Fernàndez-López, lead author This research supports integrating POCTs into community-based HIV/STI services. #HIV #Syphilis #HealthEquity COBATEST Network GAIS POSITIUS ALLIANCE.GLOBAL BaltHIV

5/6 Researchers recommend: 📌 Integrating dual POCTs into national STI programs 📌 Training CBO staff 📌 Ongoing monitoring & evaluation These tests are a powerful tool to expand early diagnosis and care. COBATEST Network GAIS POSITIUS ALLIANCE.GLOBAL BaltHIV IGTP

6/6 This study adds strong evidence to World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on HIV/STI strategies. 👏 A step forward in scaling up accessible, integrated testing for key populations. Full article➡️ bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… COBATEST Network GAIS POSITIUS ALLIANCE.GLOBAL BaltHIV IGTP




📢 Rejoignez-nous à notre side event lors du #WHA78 avec Frontline AIDS Un panel de haut niveau sur le thème" Les communautés au cœur de la santé mondiale" 📅 22 mai 18h30 (CEST) 🔗 Inscrivez-vous Présentiel ➡️ bit.ly/3Rhq5L9 En Ligne ➡️ bit.ly/4cFXjhc

