Introduction

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Introduction

Introduction

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What is Advanced HIV Disease (AHD)?

Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) refers to a stage of HIV infection where the immune system is severely weakened, typically defined by:
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• CD4 count < 200 cells/mm³, or
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• WHO clinical stage 3 or 4 conditions.

It often includes opportunistic infections such as TB, cryptococcal meningitis (CM), or other severe clinical manifestations.

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Why AHD Screening is Important

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• Early identification of patients at high risk of opportunistic infections.
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• Integration with ART workflows to streamline management.
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• Compliance with WHO AHD guidelines.

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Integration into EMR

The AHD module is designed to work within the Point of Care (POC) ART module of the national EMR, facilitating early detection and prompt treatment.

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Goals

Goals

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• Improve patient outcomes through earlier detection.
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• Standardize AHD data collection.
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• Enable real-time decision-making at the facility level.