The Swiss AIDS Federation runs the national testing and surveillance programme for HIV and other STIs. The SURE tool enables systematic counselling and data analysis in the VCT sector.

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SwissPrEPared is a cohort study involving several university hospitals, comprising people in Switzerland who are taking PrEP, and includes just under 10,000 participants. The Swiss AIDS Federation is a co-author of the guidelines and is actively involved in the relevant committees.

The SHCS is a cohort study involving several university hospitals which, since 1988, has been monitoring over 22,000 people living with HIV, collecting their health data and analysing it in scientific studies. The Swiss AIDS Federation communicates research findings to people living with HIV.

National and international researchers regularly approach the Swiss AIDS Federation to participate in advisory committees or as part of PPI (Patient and Public Involvement).

The Safer Sex Guide is a practical overview of recommendations for vaccination, protection, testing and treatment.

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This guide provides a practical overview of all recommended STI tests and their respective diagnostic windows.

The APIS Minimum Standards define quality standards for outreach HIV/STI prevention work amongst sex workers.

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The Minimum Standards Peer-to-Peer (P2P) for people living with HIV define quality standards for needs-based and effective peer support.

The Checkpoint Minimum Standards define quality standards for the presentation, services and values of a checkpoint.

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The Swiss AIDS Federation has produced a wide range of guides, instructions and working papers to improve the care provided to clients and patients.

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