9.1.3
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PREP)
Malawi Standard Treatment Guidelines, 6th Edition, 2023. Chapter 9, Infectious Diseases.
Clinical Description
- PrEP is being rolled out as a public health intervention for HIV prevention in Malawi.
- Offer PrEP as an additional primary prevention method for HIV negative persons who are at substantial risk of acquiring HIV
- Emphasize the need for combination with other HIV prevention methods such as consistent condom use, VMMC etc.
- For screening and Eligibility for PrEP refer to 2021 Clinical Management of HIV in
Children and Adults (5th edition, 2021)
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