Background: Evidence-based HIV interventions often fail to reach anticipated impact due to
insufficient utilization in real-world health systems. Human-centered design (HCD) …

Background We evaluated the field performance of a rapid point-of-care (POC) test for hepatitis
B surface antigen (HBsAg) that could support decentralization and scale-up of hepatitis B …

In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), approximately 3 million HIV-infected individuals have chronic
hepatitis B virus (HBV) co-infection [1]. HIV–HBV-co-infected patients experience increased …

Background In Zambia, we evaluated the field performance of a rapid point-of-care test for
hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) which could support decentralisation and scale-up of care …

Background We investigated the impact of community tracing as recommended in national
guidelines on outcomes within a prospective HIV cohort in Zambia. Methods HIV-positive, …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is endemic in Africa, where it may occur as an HIV coinfection. Data
remain limited on HIV–HBV epidemiology in Africa, particularly in children. Using …

… plans for the last two years have been successfully implemented (Munamunungu 2008: 27).
… in fundraising and sustainability of the project”(Munamunungu 2008: 27). Turning to FBOs …

This report is the third in a series of summaries produced in connection with the operations
research project “Enhancing Access to Family Planning Services through the Introduction of …

Despite access to a safe and effective vaccine, mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis
B virus (HBV) persists in Africa. This is of concern since perinatally-infected infants are at …

ABSTRACT Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, syphilis and Hepatitis B Virus are
major global public health problems, they are sexually transmitted infections with …