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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Access to free antiretroviral therapy (ART)
Individuals living with HIV in the Western Cape can access free and effective antiretroviral treatment to manage their condition and prevent transmission. Treatment is available through public healthcare facilities across the province.
The document's recorded date is 1 December 2024. Confirm on the official source.
While people diagnosed with HIV have access to free and effective treatment and care in the province
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Western Cape
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/join-western-cape-taking-equal-rights-equal-care-path-ending-aids
Closing Date
1 December 2024
HIV testing and diagnosis
Residents of the Western Cape can get tested for HIV at public health facilities. Early diagnosis is critical for starting treatment and achieving viral suppression.
The document's recorded date is 1 December 2024. Confirm on the official source.
improve access to HIV testing and treatment
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention
PrEP is a daily medication that helps prevent HIV infection. It is available to individuals at high risk of contracting HIV in the Western Cape.
The document's recorded date is 1 December 2024. Confirm on the official source.
the uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) remains low. PrEP is a safe and easy to take medication which protects you from contracting the virus
Continuity of care for relocating HIV patients
The Western Cape is working to eliminate barriers for HIV patients who move between regions within the province, ensuring they can continue receiving treatment without returning to their original facility.
The document's recorded date is 1 December 2024. Confirm on the official source.
Patients are being inadvertently lost, particularly when they relocate. Most facilities require patients to return to their original facility, which creates unintended barriers. We need to eliminate these obstacles and ensure seamless continuity of care
