Short, practical updates on HIV prevention, treatment, self-testing, sexual health, GBV, community services and the issues clients ask about most.
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Open any brief for a concise explanation, then use the FAQ or service pages when you need more detail.
HIV prevention works best when clients can combine testing, condoms, PrEP, PEP, STI services and informed choices that fit their lives.
MARPI can counsel eligible clients about Daily Oral PrEP, Event-Driven PrEP, DVR, CAB-LA and Lenacapavir depending on current availability and clinical suitability.
After a qualifying HIV exposure, PEP should be started as early as possible and no later than 72 hours. If exposure risk is ongoing, ask whether transition to PrEP is appropriate.
PrEP prevents HIV but does not prevent most other STIs or pregnancy. Testing, condoms, STI services and SRHR support may all be part of a complete prevention plan.
Effective ART, regular follow-up and viral-load monitoring help people living with HIV stay healthy and maintain viral suppression.
ART works best when taken as prescribed. If something is making treatment difficult, tell the care team early so practical support can be arranged.
Viral load monitoring shows how well treatment is controlling HIV. A high result is a reason for review and support, not blame.
If you have interrupted treatment or missed appointments, come back. The goal is to reconnect you safely and protect your health.
Sexual health is broader than HIV. STI care, family planning, pregnancy planning and cervical cancer prevention can be addressed together.
Some STIs can be present without obvious signs. Testing and assessment should be based on symptoms, exposure and clinical advice.
Family planning, pregnancy intentions and HIV prevention or treatment can be discussed in the same care plan.
Cervical cancer screening can identify precancerous changes before they progress. Your screening schedule depends on age, HIV status, previous results and the method used.
Gender-based violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, controlling or economic. Survivors deserve confidential, respectful health care and support.
Post-sexual-violence care can include injury assessment, HIV testing and PEP, STI care, emergency contraception, counselling and referral support.
If violence is ongoing, a provider can help you think through immediate safety, trusted support and referral options without pressuring you into a decision that may increase danger.
Women and girls carry a major burden of GBV, but men, boys and gender-diverse people can also experience sexual or gender-based violence and deserve compassionate care.
MARPI uses DICs, community outreach and health-facility partnerships to reduce geographic, financial and social barriers to HIV and related services.
Community approaches can include HIV testing, TB screening, condoms and lubricants, STI services, family planning, cervical cancer screening, PEP and referral depending on the outreach package.
The MARPI Contact Us page lists 30 DIC/service points and provides map directions. Check the specific service point before travel because available services may differ.
Whether you test with a provider or use an HIV self-test, understanding the result and the correct next step is essential.
An HIV self-test is a screening tool. A reactive result needs confirmatory testing using the approved testing algorithm.
A recent exposure may fall within the test window period. Tell the provider when the exposure occurred so they can advise repeat testing and whether PEP is still an option.
A confirmed positive result should link promptly to treatment; a negative result can be connected to PrEP and other prevention services when appropriate.
Search the FAQ library or connect directly with MARPI for confidential service guidance.
