PrEP from Peers
Community-led HIV Prevention Model
We presented our community-led HIV prevention model at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 2025, highlighting how a community-driven approach can significantly improve access to PrEP and PEP without stigma or barriers.
Breaking Barriers at CROI 2025
We are proud to be the first non-medical Mexican presenters at the prestigious CROI conference. This milestone represents a significant shift towards recognizing the vital role that community-led initiatives play in HIV prevention and treatment access.
Our Documentary
This video was presented before our CROI talk, showcasing the human stories behind our community-led prevention model.
Presentation Slides
Browse through the slides from our CROI 2025 presentation that explain our community-led approach to HIV prevention.
Highlights from our presentation:
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Community model that enables access to PrEP and PEP without intermediaries or privacy violations, facilitating adherence through initial contact via social media.
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Medication distribution through Clínica Condesa in Mexico City or via DHL shipments, ensuring access that is public, free, confidential, efficient, and safe.
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Rapid response system for PEP emergency situations, with real-time electronic reporting for immediate attention.
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As of December 2024, we are the largest community provider of PrEP in Mexico with 3,488 participants (22% of the national total) and a retention rate of 96.7%.
Participants
3,488
22% of the national total PrEP users in Mexico
Retention Rate
96.7%
3,373 active participants staying in the program