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Testing and Linkage to Care Methods for PWUD: Trainings and Materials

This project offers trainings, informational materials, and testing services for PWUD, aiming to combat the high prevalence of HIV and HCV cases. Rapid testing is performed in low threshold settings in Latvia and Hungary, with a focus on harm reduction programs. Access to counseling and treatment options are provided, along with efforts to improve linkage to care.

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Testing and Linkage to Care Methods for PWUD: Trainings and Materials

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  1. HA-REACT Joint Action WP4 Testing and Linkage to care Methods: • Trainings in two Focus Countries (Latvia and Hungary) • Informational materials for PWUD • Training Manual on HIV and HCV rapid testing • E-learning course https://harmreduction.eu/

  2. Background: - High prevalence of HIV and HCV cases among PWUD NPS usage Limited access to the medical system Low knowledge about own infectious status The project offers: Access to the testing and counselling services close to the scene Anonymous and free of charge Trustful environment Access to additional services on site

  3. Low threshold settings involved: Latvia 8 cities, 16 NGOs: Hungary 5 cities, 13 NGOs:

  4. Rapid tests used in the project: Latvia (Fingers/ckWhole Blood specimen): CHiL HСV СHiL HIV Hungary (oral tests):HCV OraQuick HIV OraQuick Rapid tests performed by: Latvia: nurses (medical education required) Hungary: social workers and peers (training on rapid testing required)

  5. Latvia:Hungary:

  6. Hungary. 01 Governmental restrictions towards harm reduction services 02 • Low access to PWUD 03 Growing number of new HIV/HCV infections

  7. Latvia

  8. Conclusions: Rapid testing must be offered in low threshold settings. Harm reduction programs are an important way to increase HIV/HCV prevention among PWUD. Offer maximum at one place: Consultation-Testing-Treatment Workers must update clients on new HCV treatment options Additional funding to improve linkage to care needed

  9. Thankyou! www.hareact.eu/en #HAREACT

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