PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a new HIV prevention intervention. PrEP Watch is a clearinghouse for PrEP data, additional research, cost, access and advocacy efforts across the globe.
Countries are at varying stages of introducing daily oral PrEP using TDF/FTC, which is now recommended by WHO as an option for people at substantial risk of HIV. Some countries have national programs; others have smaller-scale programs; others aren’t offering PrEP at all.
In this map, yellow countries have some form of PrEP programming; blue countries do not. Check back for regular updates!
This framework outlines the steps in this process for PrEP programs to have an impact and provides links to specific tools and resources for the following steps.
September 26, 2017
iafrica.com reports on a decision by South Africa’s Department of Health to roll out PrEP to its university system. An initiative of the Higher Education and Training HIV/AIDS Programme (HEAIDS) is making PrEP available to students for the first time. PrEP will be available in 11 clinics at seven universities. Up to now, government programs have been aimed at reaching sex workers and men who have sex with men.
September 1, 2017
Presenting at the International AIDS Society Conference, Bob Grant said that although that there was abundant evidence that PrEP did protect cisgender women from infection, it looked like six to seven doses a week, i.e. daily PrEP and good adherence, would be needed to fully protect them.
August 23, 2017
This CATIE News article presents brief summaries of some of the PrEP-related research presented at the 9th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science held in Paris, France, in July 2017.
August 14, 2017
PleasePrEPMe.org and Project Inform have launched a new publication, Helping People Access Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. This manual provides frontline staff in California with in depth information to help people who seek PrEP obtain prescriptions, maintain their regimen and connect with related health services.
August 8, 2017
The New Vision reports that the Ugandan government is rolling out oral PrEP to public health facilities across the country. PrEP will be first available at seven public health facilities, to be rolled out across the country when resources allow.
August 7, 2017
In a piece for TheBody.com, journalist and activist Jennifer Johnson Avril writes about community involvement (or lack thereof) in recent PrEP trials as well as the opportunities afforded by (and at times, limitations) of the Good Participatory Practice (GPP) Guidelines for stakeholder engagement in research.