Key and priority populations are underserved, marginalized, and disproportionately affected in terms of acquiring HIV and onward transmission, and yet their access to services is limited. Point-of-care testing provides patient-centered services in locations where key populations can be served without discrimination, supporting equal access to care regardless of setting. Increased access to testing while delivering same-day results facilitates early diagnosis and treatment, better patient adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) through viral load monitoring, and management of patients on or considering Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Point-of-care testing has the potential to reduce morbidity and mortality among pregnant women living with HIV (WLHIV) and their infants by reducing Turnaround Time (TAT) for results and time for ART initiation in infants, currently a challenge in low-and-middle-income countries. A patient-centric approach to HIV testing services can contribute to improved health outcomes.

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