What are regulations on organization of pre-exposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral medicines in Vietnam?

According to Article 10 of Decree 63/2021/ND-CP, organization of pre-exposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral medicines in Vietnam is as follows:

1. Facilities to organize pre-exposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral medicines include:

a) Healthcare establishments;

b) Other healthcare facilities.

2. Conditions for organization of pre-exposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral medicines for the facilities mentioned in Point a Clause 1 of this Article:

a) The facilities must meet the requirements in Decree No. 109/2016/ND-CP and Decree No. 155/2018/ND-CP;

b) Doctors or medical assistants in charge of pre-exposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral medicines must have a practitioner certificate in medical examination/treatment and certificate of completion of training in pre-exposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral medicines issued by competent training institution.

3. Conditions for organization of pre-exposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral medicines for the facilities mentioned in Point b Clause 1 of this Article:

a) Facilities and equipment for pre-exposure prophylaxis of the facilities must meet the requirements in Decree No. 109/2016/ND-CP and Decree No. 155/2018/ND-CP;

b) In-charge doctors or medical assistants must have a practitioner certificate in medical examination/treatment and certificate of completion of training in pre-exposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral medicines issued by competent training institution.

4. Pre-exposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral medicines shall be provided in compliance with professional guidelines on examination and treatment and HIV/AIDS.

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