Latin American HIV PrEP Perspectives
Perspectives From Latin America on Advances in HIV PrEP

Released: February 17, 2023

Expiration: February 16, 2024

Claudia P. Cortes
Claudia P. Cortes, MD
Beatriz Grinsztejn
Beatriz Grinsztejn, MD, PhD

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In this episode, 2 HIV experts from Latin America share their thoughts on the current status of HIV prevention strategies in the region, including recent successes and ongoing challenges. Specifically, the faculty discuss:

  • Barriers that limit PrEP availability in many regions of Latin America despite the high need among vulnerable and at-risk groups 
  • Successful expansion of PrEP access in Brazil 
  • Key findings from the prospective ImPrEP study evaluating implementation of same-day oral PrEP among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Brazil, Mexico, and Peru 
  • What long-acting PrEP could mean for at-risk groups in Latin America when it becomes available 
  • Important considerations for PrEP among TGW