Prof. E. Gizeli and Dr. A. Galanopoulou visited AHRI partner and her team in South Africa to demonstrate the HIV-1 detection test and contribute to the organization of its clinical validation phase. During the visit, the partners discussed the laboratory setup and safety requirements at the clinical site (AHRI), the FREE@POC concept and the molecular test developed by FORTH. In addition, Dr Galanopoulou conducted a 2-day hands-on demonstration of the HIV-1 detection test for the clinical partner’s laboratory staff to prepare them for the upcoming clinical trials.