HIV prevention programs are designed to mitigate the risk of HIV transmission through various strategies, which include:
Education and Awareness Campaigns: These initiatives focus on promoting safe sex practices, HIV testing, and raising awareness about HIV prevention methods.
Access to Condoms and Testing Services: These programs offer free or affordable condoms and HIV testing services to encourage safe sexual behavior and regular testing.
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): These programs provide PrEP medication to individuals at high risk of HIV, offering them an additional layer of protection against HIV transmission.
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP): These programs make PEP medication available to those who have been exposed to HIV, helping prevent the virus from establishing an infection.
Support and Counseling Services: These programs include support groups and counseling services for individuals living with HIV and those at risk, offering information, guidance, and emotional support.