HIV Prevention Services

HIV prevention is the cornerstone of HIV epidemic control. Abstinence from risky sexual activities is the bedrock of HIV prevention. Substantial risk sexual activities include multiple sexual partners, transactional sex, sexual intercourse without a condom and sexual activities among key populations such as transgender population and men who have sex with men. HIV Prevention programs should be targeted towards high-risk groups especially adolescent girls, young women, and young men with preventative modalities such as condom distribution, VMMC, and ARV based Prevention such as PrEP, PEP, PMTCT and ART.

Linkage to HIV Treatment and Support Services

Linkage to care is a process of actions and activities that support people testing for HIV and those diagnosed with HIV to engage with prevention, treatment, and care services as appropriate for their HIV status. Linkage to care and treatment is the period beginning with HIV diagnosis and ending with a person being initiated on ART.

For clients who test HIV-negative, it is necessary to link them to prevention services including condoms, VMMC, PrEP, and others depending on their individual risk factors. Linkage to treatment is a vital bridge between diagnosis and treatment initiation. All identified positives should be linked to care, treatment, and supportive services

Condom and Lubricant

Condom and lubricant programming are highly effective in preventing sexual transmission of HIV. The consistent and correct use of the male condom significantly reduces HIV during vaginal (80%) and anal sex (70%). Female condoms can provide protection by approximately 97%.