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HIV Self-Testing (HIVST)
This is a pre-recorded training. It will be available on-demand to every health professional in the country.
The "HIV Self-Testing (HIVST)" on-demand training program is a vital initiative designed to support Ghana in reaching the ambitious UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets. Specifically, this training aims to ensure that 95% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) know their status by 2030. This transformative training program is essential for healthcare professionals, community workers, and anyone committed to improving public health outcomes in Ghana.
HIVST represents a groundbreaking approach that empowers individuals to take control of their health, enhances access to critical testing services, and fosters a proactive stance towards HIV prevention and care. By participating in this training, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to drive forward this crucial public health strategy.
TRAINING MODULES
1. Overview of HIV Care in Ghana: Gain insights into the current state of HIV care, challenges, and opportunities within the Ghanaian context.
2. Background Presentations to HIVST Implementation: Understand the foundational principles, evidence, and best practices that support the implementation of HIV self-testing.
3. Approaches: Explore various approaches to HIVST, including community-based, facility-based, and digital methods, to identify the most effective strategies for different settings.
4. Service Delivery Models: Learn about innovative service delivery models that have been successful in other contexts and how they can be adapted and applied in Ghana.
WHY YOU SHOULD REGISTER
This training is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of public health improvement in Ghana. By joining, you will be enhancing your professional skills and knowledge, as well as playing a pivotal role in the national effort to combat HIV. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of many, moving closer to a future where every individual know their HIV status and has access to the care they need.
Don’t miss out on this chance to contribute to a healthier, more informed, and proactive Ghana. Register today and be part of the change!
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Overview
Course Description
This on-demand training program is designed to support Ghana in reaching the UNAIDS goal of 95% of people living with HIV knowing their status by 2030. Participants will gain essential knowledge and skills to enhance access to HIV testing for high-risk and vulnerable populations, improve overall testing coverage, and drive demand for HIV prevention services. The training covers key topics such as the current state of HIV care in Ghana, foundational principles of HIV self-testing implementation, various approaches to HIVST, and innovative service delivery models. By the end of this training, participants will be empowered to contribute effectively to the national HIV response, ensuring sustainable and impactful implementation of HIV self-testing across the country.
What you will learn
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Improve access for people with high HIV risk and vulnerability.
2. Enhance testing coverage.
3. Create demand and increase uptake of HIV prevention services.
4. Empower communities through education.
5. Promote sustainable HIVST implementation.
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About Facilitators
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Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye
Director General - Ghana Health Service (GHS)
Ghana Health Service (GHS)
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Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe
Director Public Health - Ghana Health Service (GHS)
Ghana Health Service (GHS)
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Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo
BSc, MBChB, MPH,
Programme Manager - National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)
National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)
Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo is a Public Health Physician with over 15 years of experience in the HIV/AIDS field. He is currently the Programme Manager of the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) in Ghana, where he is responsible for leading the national response to HIV/AIDS. Dr.
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Dr. Anthony Ashinyo
MBChB, MPH, MGCP
Deputy Programme Manager
National AIDS/STI Control Programme, Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service
Dr. Anthony Ashinyo is the Deputy Program Manager of the National AIDS/STI Control Programme of Ghana. A distinguished Public Health Physician specializing in Epidemiology and Venereology, Dr. Ashinyo has amassed over two decades of dedicated service in the realm of HIV/AIDS in Ghana.
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Dr. Kwadwo Koduah Owusu
BPharm, MClinPharm, MPH, MBA, PharmD, MWAPCP
Head of Clinical Care / Procurement and Supply Management
National AIDS/STI Control Programme (NACP) - Ghana Health Service (GHS)
Dr. Kwadwo Koduah Owusu is a highly accomplished and experienced professional with an extensive background in pharmacy, public health, and supply chain management.
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Dr. Raphael Adu-Gyamfi
MBChB, MPH, PgCert Pain Management
Programme Officer (Clinical Care, Paediatric and Adolescent HIV)
National AIDS/STI Control Programme, Ghana Health Service
Dr. Raphael Adu-Gyamfi is a Public Health Physician and Programme Officer at the National AIDS/STI Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service.
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