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Synthesis of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Policies in MOSAIC Countries

7 July 2022

This brief summarizes the PEP policy landscape, how to address barriers to policy and implementation, and provides recommendations to increase PEP uptake as part of HIV prevention. While it focuses on countries within the MOSAIC consortium, the findings are broadly applicable for ministries of health, implementing partners, providers, and potential PEP users alike.

Topic(s): Normative Guidance/Policies

Product(s): Post Exposure Prophylaxis

Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa

Format(s): Report

Source(s): MOSAIC

Type: Document

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