Publications by authors named "Julia Toomey"
Article Synopsis
- - The study analyzes five years of HIV testing data from John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia, Liberia, highlighting that sub-Saharan Africa carries a significant burden of HIV/AIDS, with testing being crucial for meeting the UNAIDS 95-95-95 target.
- - From 2014 to 2018, the study included 41,343 non-pregnant individuals and 24,913 tests from pregnant women, revealing an overall decrease in HIV detection rates, though a concerning rise was noted in children under 15 years.
- - The findings suggest a need for targeted testing and prevention strategies, as HIV detection rates in the Liberian health facility were considerably higher than national estimates, emphasizing the importance of improving
Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection continues to have a profound humanitarian and public health impact in western and central Africa, a region that risks being left behind in the global response to ending the AIDS epidemic. In Liberia, where the health system is being rebuilt following protracted civil wars and an Ebola virus disease outbreak, the Resilient and Responsive Health System (RRHS) is assisting with quality HIV services delivery through support from PEPFAR and HRSA but gaps remain across the cascade of care from diagnosis to viral load suppression.
Objective: To highlight gaps in HIV service delivery in Liberia, identify opportunities and offer recommendations for improving the quality of service delivery.