Strengthening the capacity of MSM and improving MSM’s access to HIV services

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Strengthening the capacity of MSM and improving MSM’s access to HIV services

The project includes three areas: PrEP, OCF-CITI, CHEMSEX.

PrEP Direction

PrEP is a pill that, simply put, prevents HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) from infecting your body.

If PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) is literally PRE-exposure prophylaxis, pills that are taken a certain time before sexual contact.

Providing access to pre-exposure prophylaxis services – the use of ARV drugs by HIV-negative individuals is a recognized means of preventing HIV among people at risk of HIV infection. PrEP is becoming an important and appropriate element of reducing the risk of HIV transmission in those people who use condoms periodically.

Studies conducted worldwide have proven the effectiveness of oral PrEP among MSM and indicate that with daily use of the drug, the rate of HIV transmission is reduced to over 99%. With high adherence, PrEP is one of the recommended WHO (World Health Organization) interventions for people at significant risk of HIV infection.

For quick registration for services, you can use the website: www.prep.com.ua

CHEMSEX Direction

Each client of the project who has passed the survey and meets the project criteria receives risk reduction consulting services, assisted testing services for HIV, Syphilis and a special harm reduction kit “PartyBox” (two receipts per year for each client).

All necessary consultations can be obtained using Internet messengers, and HIV / Syphilis tests and the “PartyBox” kit can be received by mail at the expense of the project.

To apply for a “PartyBox” kit after a preliminary survey and consultations, use the registration via the Instagram account @partybox_ukraine

OCF–CITI Direction

This direction is a study. To join the study, you need to receive a special coupon with a QR code from your friend or partner and members of their social networks and pass such coupons to your friends after receiving them from a social worker. If you have received such a coupon, call the phone number indicated on it and arrange with the social worker about the day and time of testing as part of the study.