Saskia Bogers

Saskia Bogers

MD

20192023

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Research interests

 Eliminating HIV by improving HIV testing strategies for general practitioners and medical specialists

The last mile toward zero new HIV infections will be difficult and challenging. Especially testing needs more attention. Guidelines recommend that any person presenting with an Indicator Condition, which is a disease with more chance of having HIV, or in persons at high risk, should be tested, but many opportunities are missed. The aim of this project is to increase HIV testing by diverse medical specialists and general practitioners (GPs), through the development and implementation of multifaceted interventions. We will start in Amsterdam, with the intention to promote scaling up elsewhere in the Netherlands. The final purpose is to improve the quality of care offered to undiagnosed HIV positive patients thereby reducing the disease burden and ongoing HIV transmission.

specialisation

Infectious diseases - HIV

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Education/Academic qualification

Master, Medicine, Amsterdam UMC

Award Date: 31 Oct 2017

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