Tag: PrEP
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Pharmacy-Based PrEP Emerges as Key in Kenya’s HIV Fight
Kenya Turns to Pharmacies to Accelerate HIV Prevention Kenya is expanding access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by bringing it directly to community pharmacies, clinics, and outreach sites. As new data highlight ongoing transmission, health officials say expanding PrEP through familiar, trusted channels could be a turning point in the country’s ambition to eliminate new…
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Pharmacy-based PrEP Emerges as Key in Kenya’s HIV Fight
Kenya’s HIV Prevention Momentum: A New Strategy Emerges Kenya is intensifying its fight against HIV by expanding access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through community pharmacies. New data showing a rise in fresh HIV infections has highlighted prevention gaps and underscored the urgency of widening PrEP availability beyond traditional clinics. As Kenya targets elimination of new…
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Pharmacy-based PrEP Emerges as Key in Kenya’s HIV Fight
Urgent Call for Expanded HIV Prevention in Kenya Kenya is intensifying its fight against HIV as new data reveal rising infection rates, underscoring ongoing prevention gaps. Public health officials are turning to pharmacy-based pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a practical, scalable solution to curb new infections and accelerate progress toward the country’s ambitious goal of reducing…
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Safe Sex in the Modern Era: How to Feel Safe and Confident
Redefining safety in sex Sexual safety isn’t just about preventing pregnancy or avoiding STIs. It’s about feeling emotionally secure, physically respected, and equipped with the resources to make informed choices. In today’s world, safety is a shared responsibility between partners, communities, and health systems that support accurate information, access to care, and consent at every…
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Feeling Safe During Sex: What Sexual Safety Means Today
Introduction: Safety Beyond Pleasure Sex is not just about sensation; it’s about trust, respect, and safety. In today’s conversations about intimate health, feeling safe during sex means having agency, reliable information, and access to care. It’s about forethought as much as foreplay: clear communication, protective practices, and the resources that support your physical and emotional…
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HIV funding shortfall threatens millions worldwide today
Overview: A funding crisis that affects millions A new UNAIDS report highlights a widening funding gap for HIV programs at a time when the world can least spare it. After the U.S. government paused all foreign assistance in January 2025, the ripple effects have touched clinics, pharmacies, and communities that rely on steady access to…
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Ministry Approves Long-Acting HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir for Rollout
National Rollout Set to Begin for Lenacapavir The Ministry of Health has moved to accelerate the deployment of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medication designed to prevent HIV infection. By approving a drug that is administered only twice a year, health officials aim to broaden access to effective prevention and reduce new HIV infections across populations…
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PrEP Guide: How to Get HIV Prevention Medicine
Understanding PrEP and Why It Matters PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a daily or event-based pill regimen that significantly reduces the risk of HIV infection when taken consistently. For many people, PrEP is a powerful tool in a broader prevention strategy that can include condoms, regular testing, and routine medical care. Access should be based…
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PrEP Access: Practical Advice for Getting the HIV Prevention Drug
Understanding PrEP and Why Access Can Be Challenging PrEP, short for pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a powerful HIV prevention tool. Taken daily (or as prescribed in certain regimens), it can significantly reduce the risk of acquiring HIV when used consistently. Yet many people face hurdles when seeking PrEP—from finding a knowledgeable clinician to navigating insurance, costs,…
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Getting PrEP: Practical Advice for HIV Prevention in the Real World
Understanding PrEP and Why It Matters PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a daily medicine that can significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission when taken as prescribed. For people at higher risk—such as those with HIV-positive partners, individuals who have recently contracted an HIV infection, or people who have multiple partners—PrEP has become a cornerstone…