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Challenges facing early infant diagnosis of HIV among infants in resource poor settings

Wasiu O Adebimpe1

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo. lekanadebimpe@gmail.com

African Journal of Reproductive Health
|September 28, 2013
PubMed

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Early infant diagnosis of HIV significantly improves survival rates in children. This review explores the challenges in implementing early HIV diagnosis programs in Nigeria.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The global incidence of pediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is increasing.
  • Early diagnosis and management of HIV in infants are crucial for survival and mortality reduction.
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology has enhanced the reliability and accessibility of early infant diagnosis of HIV.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the challenges encountered in the implementation of early infant diagnosis (EID) of HIV in Nigeria.
  • To identify barriers to prompt identification and enrollment into care for HIV-exposed infants in the Nigerian health system.

Main Methods:

  • A review of existing literature and program data on early infant diagnosis of HIV in Nigeria.
  • Analysis of health system challenges impacting EID program effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • HIV programs in Nigeria, like many developing countries, are heavily reliant on donor funding, hindering local sustainability.
  • Significant health system challenges impede the effective implementation of EID programs.
  • Difficulties exist in promptly identifying HIV-exposed infants and enrolling them into necessary care.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing the identified challenges is critical for improving early infant diagnosis of HIV in Nigeria.
  • Strengthening local health system capacity and promoting program sustainability are essential for better child survival outcomes.

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