Implementation of the advanced HIV disease package of care using a public health approach: lessons from Nigeria

Implementation of the advanced HIV disease package of care using a public health approach: lessons from Nigeria

Abstract Background Nigeria adapted the WHO package of care for Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) in 2020. The package includes CD4 + cell count testing to identify People Living with HIV (PLHIV) with AHD, screening and treatment of opportunistic infections, rapid antiretrovirals (ART) initiation, and inte...

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Main Authors: Williams Eigege, Oche Agbaji, Nere Otubu, Opeyemi Abudiore, Oluwakemi Sowale, Boma Levy-Braide, Asari Inyang, Dinesh Rathakrishnan, Ikechukwu Amamilo, James Conroy, Folu Lufadeju, Carolyn Amole, Owens Wiwa, Dennis Onotu, Khalil Sanni, Peter Nwaokenneya, Mohammed Patiko, Akudo Ikpeazu, Stephen Oguche, Rita Oladele, Sulaimon Akanmu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Advanced HIV Disease (AHD)
People Living with HIV (PLHIV)
CD4+
Cryptococcal meningitis
Tuberculosis
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20841-x
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