At the Regional Forum on Long-Acting PrEP this 21-22nd November in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, SHIP joined regional partners in strengthening HIV prevention options across Southeast Asia. The forum brought together policymakers, researchers, providers, and community organizations to review current evidence on oral PrEP and outline strategies for introducing long-acting prevention methods.
From the Philippines, presenters shared updates on PrEP access, with Dr. Roland Sardan (DOH-DPCB) discussing national oral PrEP uptake and future plans for long-acting PrEP, including Lenacapavir rollout. SHIP’s MEARL Specialist, Rod Olete, presented emerging evidence on Filipinos’ preferences for long-acting PrEP and proposed a three-ecosystem implementation science approach to guide the country’s rollout.
With the support of the community and its partners, we expect a bright future for long-acting PrEP in the Philippines soon!
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