Keep our future generation alive: Reinforcing routine HIV testing and treatment among children in Zambia
Date
2017
Authors
Savory, T.
Chitala, M.
Lumpa, M.
Mwanza, M.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Health Press Zambia Bull.
Abstract
Only 3% of children visiting clinics are tested for HIV, despite Ministry of Health recommendations to test and treat ALL children.
If unidentified and left untreated, 75% of HIV positive children die by the age of 5 years. Reinforcement of routine HIV testing and treatment of children will increase testing up to 90 - 95%, and importantly reduce mortality by 52%. Adding Integrated Primary School Screening will reach 5-10 year olds who were not previously tested.
Description
Only 3% of children visiting clinics are tested for HIV, despite Ministry of Health recommendations to test and treat ALL children.
Keywords
Child--Zambia , HIV Testing--Zambia
Citation
Savory, T., Mwanza, M., Lumpa, M. and Chitala, M. (2017). Keep our future generation alive: Reinforcing routine HIV testing & treatment among children in Zambia. Health Press Zambia Bull. 1, (2), [Inclusive page numbers