Global Guidance

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Consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection — Second edition
In June 2016, WHO released guidelines on the diagnosis of HIV infection, the use of ARVs for treating and preventing HIV infection and the care of people living with HIV. They are structured along the continuum of HIV testing, prevention, treatment and care. This edition updates the 2013 consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs following an extensive review of evidence and consultations in mid-2015.

Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis–Putting a New Choice in Context
This 2015 publication, produced collaboratively between UNAIDS, WHO and AVAC, is intended to complement forthcoming WHO recommendations and support the optimal use of oral PrEP to protect individuals and contribute to ending the AIDS epidemic.

Consolidated Guidelines on HIV Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care for Key Populations
In 2014, WHO updated its Consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection to include a recommendation of PrEP as a prevention option for gay men and other men who have sex with men; this document also recognizes the utility of PrEP for serodiscordant couples in some contexts.

PrEP Demonstration Projects: A Framework for Country Level Protocol Development
Issued by the World Health Organization in 2013.

Guidance on Pre-Exposure Oral Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Serodiscordant Couples, Men and Transgender Women Who Have Sex with Men at High Risk of HIV
Issued by the World Health Organization in 2012.