Publications by authors named "Precious Chibwe"
Article Synopsis
- Timely HIV diagnosis in infants in Malawi is crucial due to high exposure rates, with traditional PCR tests causing delays of 2-3 months due to centralized lab requirements.
- The study assessed the cost-effectiveness of the point-of-care testing (XpertHIV) against standard PCR testing, finding that XpertHIV was cheaper per test and provided significantly faster results.
- Using XpertHIV could yield substantial annual savings of over $2 million if implemented nationwide, highlighting its potential benefits for more efficient and accessible HIV testing.