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Kenya-Uganda Trial Reduces HIV Incidence by 70% in Rural Populations

Home delivery of HIV testing and prevention drugs increased PrEP/PEP use fourfold and cut new infections by 70%, according to SEARCH researchers.

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By pairing digital tools with tailored HIV services delivered by community health workers and clinicians, a study has reduced new HIV cases by 70% in rural Kenya and Uganda. This successful strategic implementation of existing health care infrastructure and available HIV prevention and treatment options could become a model for reducing HIV incidence in other countries, including the United States. The findings were presented at the 33rd Confere…

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