In July 2017, the World Health Organization released the technical update on transitioning to new antiretroviral drugs and
guidelines on managing advanced HIV disease. This version of the Zambia Consolidated Guidelines for Treatment and
Prevention of HIV Infection provides simplified guidance on a country transition plan, the continued approach that positively
affects the continuum of HIV care, while adding to innovative methods that will reduce transmission rates and increase life
span for those on treatment. This is all to further accelerate efforts to meet the ambitious Fast-Track target for 2020,
including achieving major reductions in the number of people dying from HIV-related causes and the 90–90–90 treatment
target