HANDLES TO USE + HASHTAGS TO FOLLOW
HIV STAR INITIATIVE
- On Twitter @SelfTestAfrica
- On Instagram @SelfTestingAfrica
STAR CONSORTIUM PARTNER HANDLES
@Unitaid, @PSIimpact, @LSTMnews, @CeSHHAR, @UCLGlobalHealth, @WitsRHI, @ZambartResearch, @MlwTrust, @ezintsha, @CHAI_health, @PATHtweets, @jhpiego, @ILO, @WHO, @PSHZim, @SFHNigeria, @ZankliC, @FINDdx
STAR AT AIDS2022 HASHTAGS
- #AIDS2022- The Conference Hashtag
- #FollowTheScience
- #SelfTestingMovement
star AT AIDS2022 GENERAL PROMOTION
How does @SelfTestAfrica #FollowTheScience? 📈 Join us July 29th – August 2nd at #AIDS2022 to learn how STAR is leveraging #clientcentered + #communitybased approaches to inspire lifesaving health behaviors. In-person + virtual! LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
How can we adapt #HIVST services across the continuum of prevention? Learn how @SelfTestAfrica puts power into the hands of consumers at #AIDS2022 | July 29th – August 2nd, this year in-person AND virtual! LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
📅 Mark your calendars! Join #SelfTestAfrica July 29th – August 2nd at #AIDS2022 In person + virtual! Hear from key experts and advocates on how #HIVST provides a foundation from which other #selftesting approaches can be more readily realized. We’re helping to spread the #SelfTestingMovement through nearly 20 presentations, posters and symposia. #FollowTheScience | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
EVENT PROMOTION
7/29 - Self Testing to Enhance HIV, Hepatitis C and COVID-19 Diagnosis and Integrated, Differentiated Service Delivery
Through catalytic and large-scale investments, we are now witnessing #HIVST use around the world. Join @SelfTestArfica @PSIimpact + @UNITAID on 7/29 to learn how we can apply similar #selftesting methods to other disease areas at #AIDS2022. https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
Are you at #AIDS2022? Be sure to join @PSIimpact @UNITAID + @SelfTestAfrica for a satellite session on #selftesting to enhance #HIV #COVID19 + #HepatitisC diagnosis. TODAY at 2:45PM EDT! | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
Just 7 years ago, use of #HIV Self-Testing was limited due to lack of evidence of accuracy, acceptability, feasibility, and concerns about safety. Through catalytic and large-scale investments, we are now witnessing large scale #HIVST use around the world. How can the evidence from supply and demand side interventions apply to #selfcare and #selftesting approaches in other disease areas? Join #SelfTestAfrica, @PSIHealthyLives + @UNITAID on July 29th at 2:45PM EDT as we present findings from #COVID19 and #HepatitisC self-testing cases. LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
Just 7 years ago, use of #HIV Self-testing was limited due to lack of evidence of accuracy, acceptability, feasibility, and concerns about safety. Through catalytic and large-scale investments, we are now witnessing large scale #HIVST use around the world. How can the evidence from supply and demand side interventions apply to #selfcare and #selftesting approaches in other disease areas? Join #SelfTestAfrica, @Population Services International + @UNITAID on July 29th at 2:45PM EDT as we present preliminary results from #COVID19 and #HepatitisC self-testing cases. LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
7/29 - LAUNCHING NEW WHO GUIDELINES FOR KEY POPULATIONS: FOCUS FOR IMPACT
Are you at #AIDS2022? Join @SelfTestAfrica + @WHO for a presentation & panel to launch the 2022 #WHO guidelines on #HIV #Hepatitis and #STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care for key populations. July 29th at 2:45PM EDT! | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
Join #SelfTestAfrica + @WHO at the 2022 @InternationalAIDSConference for a presentation and panel to launch updated #WHO guidelines on #HIV #Hepatitis and #STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care for key populations. JULY 29th at 2:45PM EDT! In-Person and Virtual! 💻 #FollowTheScience #SelfTestingMovement #AIDS2022 | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
7/29 - WHAT'S NEW IN WHO GUIDELINES: INNOVATIONS, ACCESS AND MONITORING
What’s new in @WHO guidelines? Learn recommendations on injectable #PrEP, innovations in treatment of cryptococcal disease and digital health solutions with a focus on access + person-centered monitoring at #AIDS2022. July 29th @ 4:30PM EDT | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
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What’s new in @WHO guidelines? Join #SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022 to learn NEW recommendations on injectable #PrEP, innovations in treatment of cryptococcal disease and digital health solutions with a focus on access + person-centered monitoring. July 29th @ 4:30PM EDT | IN-PERSON + VIRTUAL! #FollowTheScience #SelfTestingMovement LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
7/30 - EQUITABLE ROLL OUT OF HEALTH PRODUCTS: WHAT WILL IT TAKE?
What will it take for an equitable roll out of health products? @PSIimpact & @SelfTestAfrica's Karin Hatzold explores how research and partnerships are key to providing health products in low and middle-income countries at #AIDS2022. Listen in: https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
What will it take for an equitable roll out of health products? @PSIHealthyLives & #SelfTestAfrica's Karin Hatzold explores how research and partnerships are key to providing health products in low and middle-income countries at #AIDS2022. Listen in: https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
What will it take for an equitable roll out of health products? @Population Services International & #SelfTestAfrica's Karin Hatzold explores how research and partnerships are key to providing health products in low and middle-income countries at #AIDS2022. Listen in: https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
ORAL ABSTRACTS
7/30 - INNOVATIVE DIFFERENTIATION: HOW BEST TO DELIVERY HIV TESTING, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
Are you at #AIDS2022? Join @SelfTestAfrica for an oral abstract moderated by @iasociety on how best to deliver #HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services. July 30th at 10:30AM EDT | #SelfTestingMovement LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
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Join #SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022 for an oral abstract moderated by @iasociety on Innovative Differentiation: How best to deliver #HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services. July 30th at 10:30AM EDT | IN-PERSON + VIRTUAL! 💻 #SelfTestingMovement #FollowTheScience LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
7/30 - EXPANDING ACCESS TO HIV SELF-TESTING
Are you at #AIDS2022? Join @SelfTestAfrica for an oral abstract moderated by @iasociety on how best to deliver #HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services. July 30th at 10:30AM EDT | #SelfTestingMovement LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
Join #SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022 for an oral abstract moderated by @iasociety on Innovative Differentiation: How best to deliver #HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services. July 30th at 10:30AM EDT | IN-PERSON + VIRTUAL! 💻 #SelfTestingMovement #FollowTheScience LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
7/30 - HIV AND INTEGRATION: NEW WHO STRATEGIES FOR A SUSTAINABLE HEALTH SECTOR RESPONSE FOR 2030 AND BEYOND
Are you attending #AIDS2022? Join @SelfTestAfrica for a satellite session on #HIV and integration based on NEW #WHO strategies for a sustainable health sector response for 2030 and beyond. July 30th 5:45PM EDT | #FollowTheScience LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
Mark your calendars! 📅 Join #SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022 for a satellite session organized by @WHO on #HIV and integration, based on new WHO strategies for a sustainable health sector response for 2030 and beyond. Discover how these strategic opportunities can increase impact and ensure optimal outcomes for affected communities. July 30th at 5:45PM EDT | #FollowTheScience LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
7/31 - A TALE OF TWO COUNTRIES: ASSESSING THE TRANSITION, SCALE-UP, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF HIVST INTRODUCTION IN INDIA AND INDONESIA
Join @SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022 on July 31st @ 10:30AM EDT to learn more about the transition, scale-up and sustainability of #HIVST in #India and #Indonesia. Presented by Asha Hegde @PATHtweets! #FollowTheScience #SelfTestingMovement LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
📌 Don’t miss this oral abstract at #AIDS2022! Join #SelfTestAfrica to learn more about the transition, scale-up and sustainability of #HIVST in India and Indonesia. Presented by Asha Hegde @PATHtweets! July 31st at 10:30AM EDT | #FollowTheScience #SelfTestingMovement LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
8/1 - THE SCIENCE OF DIFFERENTIATED SERVICE DELIVERY: WHERE WE ARE AND WHERE WE'RE GOING
Join @SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022 for a satellite session as researchers summarize the state of the evidence for #DSD for #HIV treatment including evidence gaps + key science highlights. In-Person + Virtual! 8/1 at 8:00AM EDT LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
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📣 Calling all researchers, methodologists & policy makers! Over the last decade, research on the benefits of differentiated service delivery (DSD) for HIV treatment has advanced rapidly. Join #SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022 for a satellite session organized by @iasociety as researchers summarize the state of the evidence for #DSD for #HIV treatment including evidence gaps + key science highlights. August 1st at 8:00AM EDT | #FollowTheScience LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
8/1 - TO END AIDS BY REACHING KEY POPULATIONS THROUGH DECENTRALIZATION TESTING
Learn how point-of-care testing provides #patientcentered services without discrimination – increasing #HIV testing, diagnosis and treatment in key populations at #AIDS2022. 8/1 @ 8:00AM EDT #FollowTheScience | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
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. Join #SelfTestAfrica to learn how point-of-care services increase access to testing, facilitate early diagnosis and treatment, and potentially reduce morbidity and mortality among pregnant women living with HIV. #FollowTheScience by attending this presentation – organized by @CephidNews – in-Person + Virtual on August 1st at 8:00AM EDT. | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
8/2 - SELF-TESTING AND SELF-SAMPLING TO ENHANCE INTEGRATED HIV, STIS, AND HEPATITIS SERVICES
Join @SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022 for a presentation on #selftesting and #selfsampling to enhance integrated #HIV, #STIs, and #Hepatitis services. On 8/2, moderated by Rena Janamnuaysook @IHRIOfficial & Hortencia Peralta @pahowho, #FollowTheScience LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
Mark your calendars for August 2nd at 2:30PM EDT! Join #SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022 for a presentation on #selftesting and #selfsampling to enhance integrated #HIV, #STIs, and #Hepatitis services. In-Person + Virtual! 💻 Moderated by Rena Janamnuaysook @IHRIOfficial and Hortencia Peralta @pahowho. #FollowTheScience #SelfTestingMovement | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
E-POSTERS
THE USE OF VENDING MACHINES FOR DISPENSING OF HIV SELF-TESTING KITS IN GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA: A PILOT STUDY
What is the place of vending machines that distribute #HIVST within the #SelfTestingMovement? Join @SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022 as we learn more from a pilot study in Gauteng, South Africa. e-Poster presented by @moemz07! LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
How can the use of vending machines to distribute #HIVST contribute to the #SelfTestingMovement? Join #SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022 as we learn more from a pilot study conducted in Gauteng, South Africa. e-Poster presented by Mohammed Majam! #FollowTheScience | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
HOW EFFICIENT ARE HIV SELF-TESTING MODELS? A COMPARISON OF COMMUNITY, FACILITY, ONE-STOP-SHOP AND PHARMACY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION MODELS IN NIGERIA
How efficient are #HISVT models? Join @SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022 for a comparison of community, facility, one-stop-shop and pharmacy retail distribution models in Nigeria. e-Poster presented by Victor Abiola Adepoju @UNITAID! #FollowTheScience | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
How efficient are existing #HIVST models? Join #SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022 for a comparison of community, facility, one-stop-shop, and pharmacy retail distribution models in Nigeria in an e-Poster presented by @Dr Adepoju Victor Abiola @UNITAID! #FollowTheScience #SelfTestingMovement | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACTORS INFLUENCING CONFIRMATORY TESTING AND LINKAGE AFTER A REACTIVE HIV SELF-TEST RESULT: A PRIVATE SECTOR-FOCUSED INSIGHT FROM YOUNG PEOPLE IN NIGERIA
Join @SelfTestAfrica @SFHNigeria + @PSKenya_ at #AIDS2022 for an e-Poster on factors influencing confirmatory testing & linkage after a reactive #HIVST result with a focus on #privatesector insight from young people in Nigeria. #FollowTheScience | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
Join #SelfTestAfrica, @SFHNigeria + @PSKenya1 at #AIDS2022! Learn more about the factors influencing confirmatory testing and linkage after a reactive #HIVST result with a focus on private sector insight from young people in Nigeria. e-Poster presented by Bilkisu Abdullahi Yaradua! #FollowTheScience LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
ESTIMATING THE IMPACT OF HIV SELF-TESTING ON HIV TESTING SERVICES, DIAGNOSES, AND TREATMENT INITIATION AT THE POPULATION-LEVEL WITH ROUTINE DATA: THE EXAMPLE OF THE ATLAS PROGRAM IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE
Drawing from the @AtlasProjet in Côte d'Ivoire, learn more about the impact of #HIV self-testing on HIV testing services, diagnoses + treatment initiation at the population level. e-Poster presented by Arlette Simo Fotso @ird_fr #FollowTheScience | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
Continue the conversation around #HIVST at #AIDS2022 | Drawing from the #AtlasProject in Côte d'Ivoire, learn more about the impact of #HIV self-testing on HIV testing services, diagnoses + treatment initiation at the population level with routine data. e-Poster presented by Arlette Simo Fotso @IRD.fr #FollowTheScience | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACILITATORS AND BARRIERS TO HIV SELF-TESTING AMONG FEMALE SEX WORKERS IN BULAWAYO PROVINCE, 2021
Learn about the facilitators + barriers to #HIVST among female sex workers in Bulawayo Province with @SelfTestAfrica at #AIDS2022. e-Poster presented by Mandlenkosi King Moyo! #FollowTheScience #SelfTestingMovement | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
Are you attending #AIDS2022? Join #SelfTestAfrica to learn more about facilitators + barriers to #HIVST among female sex workers in Bulawayo Province. e-Poster presented by Mandlenkosi King Moyo! #FollowTheScience #SelfTestingMovement | LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
Barriers and Enablers to HIV Self-Testing in the Private Sector Among Sexually Active Females and Males in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria: Findings from Qualitative Market Research
Are you at #AIDS2022? Join PSI Project Director @serahmalaba + @PSIimpact for an e-Poster on barriers and enablers in the private sector to #HIVST in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria. @SelfTestAfrica #FollowTheScience https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
Want to learn more about #HIVST in Kenya, Uganda + Nigeria? Join @PSIHealthyLives + Serah Malaba, PSI Project Director for Strengthening HIVST in the Private Sector, for an e-Poster @InternationalAIDSConference 2022 on barriers and enablers to #HIV self-testing among those who are sexually active. #FollowTheScience https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
Connect with @Population Services International at #AIDS2022 for an e-Poster on the barriers + enablers in accessing private sector #HIVST in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria. Presented by PSI Project Director for Strengthening HIVST in the Private Sector @Serah Joy Malaba! #FollowTheScience LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
Improving HIV Oral PrEP Continuation Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW). Evidence from a novel branding and service delivery strategy in Zimbabwe, Malvern Munjoma
Are you at #AIDS2022? Join @SelfTestAfrica for an e-Poster on improving #HIV oral PrEP continuation among #AGYW in Zimbabwe. Presented by Malvern Munjoma! #followthescience Explore: https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
Are you at #AIDS2022? Join #SelfTestAfrica for an e-Poster on improving #HIV oral PrEP continuation among #AGYW in Zimbabwe. Presented by Malvern Munjoma! #followthescience Explore: https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
Effectiveness of real-time client tracking tools in reducing Interruption in Treatment: Evidence from a low resource setting, Zimbabwe, Malvern Munjoma
Learn more about the effectiveness of real-time client tracking tools in reducing interruption in treatment in an e-poster by Malvern Munjoma at #AIDS2022! #followthescience Explore: https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
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Learn more about the effectiveness of real-time client tracking tools in reducing interruption in treatment in an e-poster by Malvern Munjoma at #AIDS2022! #followthescience Explore: https://bit.ly/3azNTZ3
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