Evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on viral load and CD4 monitoring for people living with HIV on ART in rural Lesotho
Maintaining high viral load suppression in remote and rural communities during the pandemic is possible. A robust primary health system and strong pandemic preparation and response plans are crucial for effective HIV program response. Measures and communication introduced into the viral load and CD4 monitoring during the pandemic outbreak are paramount for sustaining the viral load suppression and ultimately reducing new HIV transmission.
Authors
- Joia S. Mukherjee
- Melino Ndayizigiye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7380-063X)
- Donald Fejfar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5006-6276)
- Tapiwa Tarumbiswa
- Afom T. Andom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9300-602X)
- Mathabang Mokoena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4818-1491)
- Masebeo Koto
- Joalane Mokhohlane
- Ramohapi Mahloane
- Mokenyakenya Matoko
- Mohloki Chere
Institutions
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
- Partners In Health (US)
- Harvard University (US)
- National University of Lesotho (LS)
- Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association (LS)
- Ministry of Health (LS)
- Harvard Global Health Institute (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11665-0
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00