Key prevention strategies include:
Practicing safe sex through consistent and correct condom use,
Limiting multiple sexual partners,
Regular HIV testing and counseling,
Voluntary medical male circumcision, and the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) where appropriate.
Preventing mother-to-child transmission through antenatal care and antiretroviral treatment is also essential. Community education, reducing stigma and discrimination, and ensuring access to HIV prevention services are critical for achieving an HIV-free generation.