Investigating experiences of people living with HIV in a test and treat pilot in Swaziland
Channel: F1000
Date: 27/05/2016

Shona Horter from MSF UK describes early treatment outcomes and patient experiences of those with early access to antiretroviral therapy, in a pilot study in Shiselweni, Swaziland. MSF and the MoH have collaboratively been providing decentralised HIV and TB care in the Shiselweni region of Southern Swaziland since 2007, and since 2013 two accelerated ART pilot studies have been implemented here, aiming to contribute towards a reduced HIV incidence. This study has demonstrated that early access to ART can have good treatment outcomes with high rates of retention in care amongst those with higher CD4 counts.

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