EATG 2021

On Thursday, 15 April 2021, the European AIDS Treatment Group is organizing a webinar for community organizations involved in diagnostics procurement and testing service delivery. Representatives from WHO and FIND (Sonjelle Shilton, Deputy Head HCV Access), will provide an update on the research and development of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for self-testing of HIV, viral hepatitis, and STIs.

This meeting will also address effective approaches to overcome legal and regulatory barriers associated with RDT procurement and service delivery outside of clinical settings.

Please register via the following link, no later than April 12: https://forms.gle/gLavGf7JTSp31MgN7

Once you are registered, you will receive the information on how to join the e-meeting.

Agenda
13:00-13:05       Introduction
13:05-13:20       Diagnostic tests for self-testing: HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs (Emmanuel Fajardo, WHO Headquarters)
13:20-13:25       Implications for the region (Dr. Nicole Seguy, WHO Europe)
13:25-13:35       Q&A
13:35-13:55       Elimination of HCV via high impact testing approaches (Sonjelle Shilton, FIND)
13:55-14:05       Q&A
14:05-14:25       Moderated discussion
14:25-14:30       Follow-up points and meeting wrap-up

*Because of some European time changes on 28 March, please check time difference for your location*