1. The Diagnostics Access Initiative
launched July 2014 by UNAIDS and WHO
Rosanna W Peeling
Professor and Chair, Diagnostic Research
Director, International Diagnostics Centre
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

2. WHO/UNAIDS 2020 HIV Targets: The Diagnostics Gap
50%
37%
25%

3. Diagnostics Access Initiative
The DAI aims to maximize the effective use of existing diagnostic strategies and to accelerate the development and uptake of improved diagnostic tools.
To achieve these outcomes, the DAI stands on Seven Guiding Pillars:
Pillar 1: Strengthen advocacy efforts for diagnostics
Pillar 2: Improve forecasting for diagnostics
Pillar 3: Improve financing for diagnostics deployment
Pillar 4: Ensure sustainable pricing for diagnostics
Pillar 5: Ensure effective delivery of diagnostics
Pillar 6: Strengthen normative and regulatory guidance for
diagnostics for strengthen quality
Pillar 7: Ensure effective and synergistic coordination between
partners to strengthen diagnostics access

4. Draft Statements from the 3rd African Regulatory Forum
The PAHWP, coordinated by the AU-NEPAD Agency, welcomes the Diagnostics Access Initiative, and will work in partnership with WHO and ASLM, to strengthen harmonized normative and regulatory guidance to ensure the quality of diagnostics
PAHWP will establish a Resource and Learning Centre to promote pooling and sharing of resources and capacity building through e-learning from a virtual campus

5. Phased Implementation
Playbook Content: Considerations
Phased Implementation
Transition periods coherent in timing & sequence
Clear communication with stakeholders
Example of phased implementation steps: 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
PAHWP – Capetown November 29-30, 2014