#PODCAST "Shout-It-Now" discuss how Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) helps reduce HIV infections #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Intern Ayanda Chule - Raising community awareness about Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) will help to reduce HIV infection rates. That's the view of the Shout-It-Now campaign. The campaign- alongside the Gauteng Department of Health- is educating communities about the efficacy of this 72-hour post exposure HIV prevention pill called PEP. PEP provides a rapid and time-sensitive response to the risk of HIV transmission situations within 72-hour post exposure. Head of Programs Paul Potsane says PEP offers more choices in prevention methods, aimed at reducing the country's HIV infection rate...