A Practical Guide To Implementing Community-Based HIV-Prevention Services: Experiences Shared and Lessons Learned from South Africa

Preventing the transmission of HIV is essential in combatting AIDS. It is widely acknowledged that HIV prevention and treatment cannot be realized in government healthcare facilities only. Tackling the HIV epidemic requires a joint response by government in partnership with civil society. Community-based HIV-prevention services can play an important role in the fight against HIV. This guidance document will be an important resource for those wanting to set up community-based HIVprevention services, as part of an integrated public health approach.

The guide encompasses pertinent aspects for the implementation and management of community based HIV-prevention services. Although predominantly based on experiences of HIV counseling and testing programs, many of the key principles can be applied across other types of community-based HIV prevention programs that happen outside of health facilities.