To be effective, HIV prevention products must be used correctly and consistently. People with a higher likelihood of exposure to HIV must have access to the most up-to-date products — and use them — to reduce their chances of acquiring HIV. Learn how three NextGen Squad members are contributing to this work.
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THE GEN-N CAMPAIGN: YOUNG PEOPLE LEAD THE WAY TO AN HIV-FREE NIGERIA
Gen-N celebrates the brave choice to take action toward an HIV-negative generation. Everyone can be a Gen-N hero by supporting young people to access health services such as HIV testing and PrEP, celebrating youth-friendly health care workers, and listening to young people’s concerns without judgment.
Continue ReadingLOCAL PARTNERSHIPS: PREPARING TO SUPPORT SUSTAINED ACCESS AND EFFECTIVE USE OF HIV PREVENTION PRODUCTS
The success of efforts to introduce new pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) methods for HIV prevention, such as the PrEP ring and injectable CAB PrEP, will also rely on local partners. That’s why one of MOSAIC’s five strategic objectives is dedicated to strengthening local partner capacity to design and implement high-quality product introduction activities and research.
Continue ReadingARE WE THERE YET? PROGRESS AND PITFALLS WITH SCALING UP PrEP DELIVERY
Since oral PrEP was first approved for use in 2012, dozens of countries have approved the product and use is expanding. But the pace of scale-up has been slower than expected and PrEP remains out of reach for many who may benefit from it.
Continue ReadingENABLING CHOICE: FIVE WAYS MOSAIC WILL SUPPORT PrEP POLICYMAKING AND PROGRAMS
For Zimbabwe and other countries in eastern and southern Africa, the emergence of new forms of PrEP presents a remarkable opportunity to offer potential users a range of choices to better meet their HIV prevention needs.
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