PrEP in Cyprus
PrEP is administered under the supervision of a specialist doctor at the PrEP Clinics of the General Hospitals of Larnaca and Nicosia and is available completely free of charge, without the prerequisite of being registered in the National Health System (GESY). In the second phase, PrEP will be made available through hospitals in all other cities in the areas controlled by the Republic of Cyprus, while in the final stage, it will also be available through family/personal doctors and pharmacies throughout Cyprus.
PrEP clinics
To access PrEP one needs to make an appointment at the following telephone numbers:
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Nicosia General Hospital (Map HERE): Tel.: (00357) 22 603 550
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Larnaca General Hospital (Map HERE): Tel. (00357) 24 800 363
Cyprus PrEP Point
The Cyprus PrEP Point is an information and empowerment center run by the community for the community. It is run by the AIDS Solidarity Movement and offers information, guidance, and support regarding PrEP, in a safe and non-judgmental environment. The Center's services are offered for free, with complete anonymity and respect for the privacy and needs of each individual.
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Book an appointment by calling: (00357) 9960 7005.
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You can find us in Nicosia (Map HERE).
The National Plan for PrEP access in Cyprus
PrEP access in the Republic of Cyprus is a model of best practice for other countries, as it provides free access to all interested individuals, without any exclusion criteria, and without the requirement of pre-registration in the General Health System.
Find out more about the Cyprus national plan for PrEP access through the CORE Knowledge Hub Webinar #5 at 42':32":
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00:00 - Welcoming
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04:57 - PrEP for HIV Prevention in Europe: Insights from the CORE Project
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19:50 - PrEP implementation and scale-up in EECA: lessons worth sharing (The case of Ukraine)
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42:32 - Community Advocacy for PrEP in Cyprus (The case of Cyprus)
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01:03:53 - Open Discussion