HIV Prevention and Support Unit
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Since 1995
HIV Prevention and Support Unit
Since 1995, the unit has worked to reduce new HIV infections and to support people living with HIV. The current plan runs through March 2028 and aims to reach 62,000 beneficiaries.
Who is reached
Services are organized for people living with HIV and for people who face a higher chance of infection.
- People living with HIV
- People who inject drugs
- People at increased risk
- Men who have sex with men
Activities
- A reception center
- Voluntary counseling and testing, including sexually transmitted infections and hepatitis B and C
- Psychosocial support groups
- Legal consultations
- Peer education
- Work to reduce stigma
- Capacity-building for organizations
Results
About 17,000 beneficiaries were reached in the first year of the current plan. Access improved to testing, counseling, support, and referrals.
- Testing
- Counseling
- Support
- Referrals
Partners
- National AIDS Program
- Government entities
- Civil society
- International organizations
Together, Building a Healthier Life with Dignity
Testing, counseling, and referral help people reach the care and information they need. This work continues through March 2028.
