The World Health Organization-convened consultation (November 16-18, 2016) assessed current evidence, policy and practice in applying differentiated service models for ART delivery to specific populations, such as pregnant and breastfeeding women, children, adolescents, and key populations. The intention was also to assess how these might be implemented in different epidemic settings, including in low-prevalence and concentrated epidemics. The consultation, which was attended by 66 people from 20 countries, was aimed at:
- Gaining a shared understanding of differentiated service models for ART delivery and their application to specific populations under consideration, across a range of contexts.
- Describing the specific elements that constitute the services that should be provided in a differentiated model of care for each population and setting.
- Defining the key components of a Decision Framework for DSD for these populations, building on prior work for the general adult population
Read the entire meeting report here.
