PEP and PrEP now free as government expands HIV prevention access

PEP and PrEP now free as government expands HIV prevention access

The government is now offering free PrEP, a pill that helps prevent the spread of HIV, as of Thursday, Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela has announced.Speaking to health professionals and the media on Thursday morning, Abela said the government will also expand its PEP initiative, making both PEP and  PrEP available for free for all...

Free PEP And PrEP Launched In Malta, Marking A Major Step Towards Ending HIV By 2030

The Minister for Health and Active Ageing, Jo Etienne Abela, has announced a new investment in the health of our population aimed at preventing HIV infection in Malta, through the introduction of free PEP and PrEP. This initiative delivers on another electoral pledge. Malta is aligned with UNAIDS’ accelerated targets to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Substantial investments have already been made to ensure that people living with HI…