An Initiative of AVAC

Democratic Republic of Congo

A snapshot of PrEP scale-up, registration and resources for the Democratic Republic of Congo.

  • 4,500-5,000
    Estimated Number of Current PrEP Users

    Aggregates numbers reported from demonstration projects, PEPFAR dashboard and program/country reports where available. This is presented as a range due to difficulty in tracking precise numbers and possible double reporting.

  • 10,711
    PEPFAR PrEP Target in COP 2021

    Targets are set by PEPFAR country teams on an annual basis. Targets do not indicate funding is available for PrEP.

Data Updated: October 15, 2021

Drug Registration Status

  • Gilead's Truvada (TDF/FTC) registration
    Not submitted
  • Generic versions of TDF/FTC for prevention
    Not submitted

Types of Projects

  • Large-scale implementation initiative — funded/implementer involvement and investment in some or all steps related to comprehensive introduction that may or may not use government clinics as the primary service delivery point – e.g., Kenya’s Jilinde program.

Research, Demonstration and Implementation Projects

Funding

  • PEPFAR

Resources for Democratic Republic of the Congo