Bibliographic information

GuidelineGuidelines for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis
Year of Publication2025
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization

Recommendation

New

Task sharing should be employed to dispense, distribute, provide and monitor HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

Recommended in favor

Strong

Notes and Remarks

Remarks

  • This is an additional approach to providing PEP.
  • Training, support and supervision for all health workers is essential, including sensitization to stigma and discrimination and key populations.
  • Adequate and equitable remuneration is required for community and other health care providers.
  • Providers should offer first-line support and post-rape care in line with WHO guidelines for survivors of sexual assault at the first point of contact and refer to additional support services as needed.
  • Tasks can be shared with a range of health workforce teams, including pharmacists, nurses, doctors and trained lay and peer health workers