Health Ministry to launch pilot project on using PrEP to reduce HIV infections, says Dr Zaliha


  • Nation
  • Monday, 12 Dec 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MoH) will carry out a pilot project regarding the use of the PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) drugs in several hospitals to assess its effectiveness and safety in reducing the risk of HIV infection, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pic).

The Health Minister said the pilot project was necessary before the drug is certified by the ministry for public consumption.

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