Transition from HIV control to HIV elimination in Switzerland
(2017) Journal of Public Health — Vol. 25, n° 6, p. 565-571 (2017)
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- Purpose This article proposes a strategy for Switzerland to change the goal from HIV control to HIV elimination. In Switzerland, HIV treatment is well organized and available for all with good access. Methods An important challenge that obstructs prevention is the new infections originating from people who are unaware of their status. Since the majority of new infections in Switzerland are within the group of men who have sex with men (MSM), this strategy targets MSM who do not know their HIV status and engage in risky sexual behavior. Results The strategy focuses on three pillars: collaboration and leadership, key actions and important indicators. To guide this effort, we proposed a task force to be responsible for leading this strategy. Its actions are centered around four aspects: learn from MSM, promote and facilitate testing, and include PrEP and PEP in the prevention package together with partner information. This article also provides important indicators that must be measured to inform the task force and to adapt or strengthen the strategy to reach the goal. Conclusion Reaching the right persons and offering the right “prevention package” are the key challenges for Switzerland to be among the first countries to eliminate HIV transmission.
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Haakma, T. A., Luder, S., Müller, E., & Somaini, B. (2017). Transition from HIV control to HIV elimination in Switzerland. Journal of Public Health, 25(6), 565-571. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-017-0819-y (Original work published 2017)