Perspectives and experiences on HIV self-testing in France
1. Eric D’Ortenzio, MD, MPH
Scientific Director – Solthis INGO, Paris, France
Consultant Physician – Bichat - Claude Bernard University Hospital, Paris, France
(No conflicts of interest)
WHO 2015 SIDE MEETING ON HIV SELF-TESTING
18th
July 2015
Vancouver, Canada
Perspectives and experiences on
HIV self-testing in France
2. 5.2 millions HIV
tests / year
Source: French Institute for Public Health Surveillance
Epidemiology of HIV in 2013 in France
French pop. = 66 million inhabitants
Prevalence HIV = 0.23%
3. 2004: First ethical discussions
November 2012: National HIV/AIDS Council approval
February 2013: French Ethical Council approval
April 2014: Press release of Marisol Touraine (Ministry of Health) on
availability of HIVST kits before end of 2014
April 2015: French Health Authorities published information on the use of
HIVST kits + Press release of the manufacturer AAZ who obtains CE
approval
June 2015: New press release of the manufacturer AAZ on the availability
of HIVST in pharmacies in september 2015
15th
Sept. 2015: Availability of HIVST kits in pharmacies and their web site
Key Dates
4. Implementation
June-september 2015
• First authorized HIVST kits available in France
• Instruction for use available
• Online video with demonstration on the use available
• Training of 16 000 pharmacists ongoing
• Training of telephone hotline advisers ongoing
• Management of waste to be defined…
5. Opportunities
• Confidentiality
• Accessibility
• Convenience
• Free and anonymous telephone
hotline already available 24/7
(Sida info service)
• Should increase testing among
key populations (MSM++)
• ≈ 4000 new diagnosis / year
Challenges
• Price: 25-28 Euros (27-30 USD)
• Serologic window: 3 months
• Linkage to care
• Free availibility for associations
Conclusion
6. Opportunities
• Confidentiality
• Accessibility
• Convenience
• Free and anonymous telephone
hotline already available 24/7
(Sida info service)
• Should increase testing among
key populations (MSM++)
• ≈ 4000 new diagnosis / year
Challenges
• Price: 25-28 Euros (27-30 USD)
• Serologic window: 3 months
• Linkage to care
• Free availibility for associations
Conclusion