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HIV treatment

Treatment with combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) enables people with HIV infection to live a long, healthy and productive life. It also reduces their viral load significantly and this has been shown to be important in preventing onward transmission of HIV.  



The effectiveness of HIV treatment depends on starting treatment early and adhering to it. Retention in care is essential to improve adherence and to correctly monitor the health of people who are on treatment.

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is the use of antiretroviral medication by HIV negative people in order to prevent HIV infection.