Healers lead HIV testing revolution in rural south africa
NCT ID NCT06483854
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether having traditional healers offer HIV counseling and testing can increase the number of people who get tested compared to usual care. Over 230,000 adults in rural South Africa will take part. The goal is to reach people who might avoid regular clinics and help them learn their HIV status.
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Bushbuckridge
RECRUITINGAgincourt, MP, South Africa
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