Yukteshwar Sookrajh

Trends in advanced HIV disease, treatment interruption, and viraemia in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Abstract Advanced HIV disease (AHD), treatment interruption and viraemia remain key challenges to effectiveness of HIV programmes in South Africa. Understanding the trends of these measures and their variation across geographic regions can inform more targeted and responsive inte...

Patients’ perceptions on HIV testing and starting antiretroviral therapy during implementation of universal test and treat

Abstract Introduction Universal Test and Treat (UTT) was introduced to South Africa in 2016 as an HIV prevention and treatment strategy. In this study we aimed to assess the individual perspectives of people living with HIV (PLWH) on starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) during t...