( Current evidence also sugges...)WHO, UNAIDS Issue New Guidance on HIV Testing and Counseling,Health

Current evidence also suggests many opportunities to diagnose HIV in clinical settings are being missed, even in places with serious HIV epidemics. While, therefore, expanded access to client-initiated HIV testing and counseling is still necessary, other approaches are also required if coverage of HIV testing and counseling is to increase and, ultimately, universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support is to be achieved.

"If we are going to get ahead of this epidemic, rapidly scaled up HIV treatment and prevention efforts are critical - and increased uptake of HIV testing will be fundamental to making this a reality," said Dr Paul De Lay, Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, UNAIDS.

"At the same time, and in all cases of HIV testing and counseling, the 3 Cs - that is consent, confidentiality and counseling - must be respected," he added.


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