HIV testing : monitoring implementation of the Dublin Declaration on partnership to fight HIV/AIDS in Europe and Central Asia : 2017 progress report

Despite progress, rates of HIV testing among populations most at risk of HIV in Europe and Central Asia remain low and a significant number of people living with HIV still do not know that they are infected. In addition, late diagnosis rates remain high for HIV, with nearly half of all HIV cases in Europe and Central Asia diagnosed at a late stage. Earlier diagnosis enables people to start treatment sooner, which increases their chances of living a long and healthy life and reduces the risk of HIV being transmitted to other people. This report highlights key findings concerning HIV testing in Europe and Central Asia, resulting from data reported to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization's Regional Office for Europe by 48 countries for the 2016 round of Dublin Declaration monitoring and surveillance data. It summarises data on rates of testing and late diagnosis; factors contributing to low rates of testing and high rates of late diagnosis, and the extent to which new and innovative approaches - with the potential to increase availability of testing and diagnosis for those who do not know their status - are reflected in policy, guidelines and service delivery.