High-risk group to be given pill to prevent HIV infection

A HIV prevention strategy using a highly effective drug will be launched in the autumn.

Sat, 15 Jun, 2019 - 06:00

Evelyn Ring

A HIV prevention strategy using a highly effective drug will be launched in the autumn.

Health Minister Simon Harris and Health Promotion Minister Catherine Byrne say they are committed to implementing the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programme.

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