HCM CITY — The Ministry of Health (MoH), the US Embassy and HIV community groups yesterday launched the first-ever HIV self-testing services in Việt Nam. “HIV self-testing is the next step in increasing access to HIV testing, and normalising it as other over-the-counter rapid tests do (e.g., for diabetes or pregnancy),” he said. “It can help Việt Nam achieve 90-90-90 goals by reaching the yet unreached individuals and enrolling those that have HIV into treatment services,” Long said. “Now, our Vietnamese and American partnership is launching HIV self-testing, which puts testing directly in the hands of the individuals. Anyone at risk can learn their HIV status confidentially, privately, and in a safe way,” said Ted Osius, US Ambassador to Việt Nam.

Source: Viet Nam News August 26, 2016 18:00 UTC