Self-testing for HIV at home - successful project in Bulgaria

A demonstration project conducted in Bulgaria has shown that more people get tested for HIV when self-testing is available. In situations where testing is based in health-care institutions, it can be a challenge to encourage some people to come forward. Community-based testing is a good way to overcome those barriers, but it can be labour intensive. Self-testing can work out less expensive, and a demonstration project conducted last year clearly shows the role it can play. The findings are especially relevant to health authorities working hard to maintain essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/Life-stages/sexual-and-reproductive-health/news/news/2020/9/self-testing-for-hiv-at-home-successful-project-in-bulgaria