The End the Epidemic program seeks to reduce the number of new HIV diagnoses by 55% to 1,515, and increase the number of individuals filling prescriptions for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to 65,000.
Strategies
New York’s three-point plan to End the Epidemic includes:
- Identifying persons with HIV who remain undiagnosed and link them to health care.
- Link and retain persons diagnosed with HIV in health care to maximize virus suppression so they remain healthy and prevent further transmission.
- Facilitate access to PrEP for high-risk persons to keep them HIV negative.
About PrEP
PrEP is for people who do not have HIV. Individuals at risk for HIV infection take a daily pill that contains HIV antiretroviral medication to reduce their risk of becoming infected. Studies show significant reduction in HIV acquisition among HIV-negative persons who use PrEP and are offered a package of prevention, care, and support services.
PrEP is part of a comprehensive approach to preventing HIV that includes:
- Taking medication as prescribed
- Regular HIV testing
- Condom use to avoid sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Education about safer sex practices and options
- Frequent screening for STIs
View complete PrEP guidelines at hivguidelines.org.
To learn more about End the Epidemic, visit the link here.
Additional Resources
Last updated on 6/18/2024 3:47:04 PM