Staff Writer
An HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) program has begun in Ghana. With the help of this project, Ghanaians will be able to check their HIV status in the convenience and privacy of their own homes.
The oral HIV self-test is a significant approach among the several possibilities provided by this program. This method entails utilizing a specialized oral swab to swab the upper and lower gums.
The test findings are made known after the swab has been submerged in a test tube solution for 20 minutes. Negative results are represented by a single line, whereas positive results are represented by two lines.
To guarantee accuracy and appropriate follow-up care, it is vital to highlight that if the test results in a reactive result, it must be verified in a medical facility.
More than 350,000 people in Ghana are currently living with HIV, according to the Ghana Aids Commission. Surprisingly, just 71% of them know if they are HIV positive.
This program is ideally positioned to play a critical role in lowering new infections and improving general public health in the nation by providing a simple and private means to find out one’s HIV status.
The introduction of this ground-breaking program demonstrates Ghana’s dedication to fighting HIV and enhancing the wellbeing of its inhabitants.
