HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2017: Operational Manual for Antenatal Clinic Sites

This Operational Manual has been prepared for easy reference of the staff at sentinel sites and provides the guidance on operational as well as technical aspects, for efficient implementation of HIV Sentinel Surveillance (HSS). It details the roles and responsibilities of the staff, recruitment process, and documentation, including instructions on filling of data forms and blood specimen management. The site in-charge should be aware of the entire set of functions and responsibilities of all the designated staff involved in surveillance activities at the sentinel site. This ensures better coordination and uninterrupted implementation of surveillance activities at the sentinel site.