Components of HIV testing and counselling services
Setting up or scaling up HIV testing and counselling services requires careful attention to the following programme areas:
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Policy, advocacy and stakeholder mobilization
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Community mobilization
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Supply and management of commodities
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Service delivery
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Capacity-building and training
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Management and coordination
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Determining costs and financing
Experience has shown that each of these areas needs careful consideration and planning BEFORE services are established and opened to clients. The following sections provide an overview of the vital issues that must be considered and essential references are given on decision-making, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
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