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* '''Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)''' is available in Zimbabwe, and there are an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 users. One of the distributors is [http://www.psi.org/country/zimbabwe-2/#about Population Services Zimbabwe]. To learn more information about PrEP access in Zimbabwe, click [https://www.prepwatch.org/zimbabwe/ here] and [http://www.herald.co.zw/zim-to-roll-out-pre-exposure-hiv-pill/ here]. | * '''Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)''' is available in Zimbabwe, and there are an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 users. One of the distributors is [http://www.psi.org/country/zimbabwe-2/#about Population Services Zimbabwe]. To learn more information about PrEP access in Zimbabwe, click [https://www.prepwatch.org/zimbabwe/ here] and [http://www.herald.co.zw/zim-to-roll-out-pre-exposure-hiv-pill/ here]. | ||
* '''Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)''' is available by prescription in Zimbabwe,<ref>[http://www.b-metro.co.zw/understanding-post-exposure-prophylaxis/ Understanding Post Exposure Prophylaxis], so one should visit a clinic or physician if that person is interested in obtaining PEP. To learn more information about PEP options in Zimbabwe, you can contact [http://nac.org.zw/ National AIDS Council] or [http://www.psi.org/country/zimbabwe-2/#about Population Services Zimbabwe]. | * '''Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)''' is available by prescription in Zimbabwe,<ref>[http://www.b-metro.co.zw/understanding-post-exposure-prophylaxis/ Understanding Post Exposure Prophylaxis]</ref>, so one should visit a clinic or physician if that person is interested in obtaining PEP. To learn more information about PEP options in Zimbabwe, you can contact [http://nac.org.zw/ National AIDS Council] or [http://www.psi.org/country/zimbabwe-2/#about Population Services Zimbabwe]. | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Zimbabwe, abortion is only permitted in certain cases, which are the following: if the pregnancy endangers the life or physical health of the woman, if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or if the fetus has a serious risk of impairment.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/2797/zimbabwe Women on Waves: Zimbabwe]</ref> In all other cases, abortion is illegal. In order for an abortion to be legal, it must be performed in specific institutions that are designated for abortions. Furthermore, the superintendent of the institution must approve of the abortion. | In Zimbabwe, abortion is only permitted in certain cases, which are the following: if the pregnancy endangers the life or physical health of the woman, if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or if the fetus has a serious risk of impairment.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/2797/zimbabwe Women on Waves: Zimbabwe]</ref> In all other cases, abortion is illegal. In order for an abortion to be legal, it must be performed in specific institutions that are designated for abortions. Furthermore, the superintendent of the institution must approve of the abortion. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||