An important HIV medication app is being expanded to help more people in Wales. PreP, or pre-exposure prophylactic, is a medication commonly given to gay men and other 'high risk' groups of people to ensure they are not at risk of contracting HIV. The drug is currently free to people in Wales and is widely available. If used correctly, the drug is over 99% effective at preventing sexual transmissions of the virus.
However, in order to be effective, users must take the medication at the right time. The app generates users a schedule and creates reminders for the user when their dose is due to be taken, as well as signposting app users to helpful information and resources. Preptrack has now re-launched with the help of Public Health Wales with options for users to navigate the app using Welsh.
In Wales there has been a major group effort in ensuring that HIV prevention, care and support services are up to scratch. In 2020, Cardiff became a Fast Track City, a joint initiative which is dedicate to ending transmissions of the virus along with 300 cities and municipalities by 2030.
