The HIV-EQA program started with the enrolment and training of selected HIV testing points ranging from clinical and community in PEPFAR supported testing sites. Then it encompassed the preparation and distribution of Dry Tube Specimens panels (HIV-positive and negative samples) to the testing sites. After results submission the testing proficiency was evaluated, and reports issued to sites. AFENET mentors conducted support supervision to HIV testing sites scoring under 80% to provide training as needed to improve the quality of testing. 

In the present study, we present a comparative analysis between the last two HIV-EQA assessments conducted in 2021 and 2022. 