Coalition plus, an international coalition of community-based NGOs have called for comprehensive testing for HIV and Hepatitis especially in rural communities.
This is coming as the coalition launches its first edition of the International Screening Week from 23 to 27th November 2020.
According to the coalition, the week-long programme to focus on the promotion of awareness in communities and create platforms for the response to HIV.
Dr. Mahmoudu Sacko, regional adviser West and Central Africa UNS Dakar, said the screening test remains the best means of access to triple therapy and allows correct management.