Healthcare providers play a crucial role in HIV prevention and care by:
- Providing education and counseling: They educate patients about HIV transmission, prevention, and treatment.
- Offering testing and diagnosis: They provide accurate and confidential HIV testing.
- Providing treatment and care: They offer antiretroviral therapy (ART) and other treatments to manage HIV infection.
- Reducing stigma: They work to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with HIV.
- Advocating for policies: They advocate for policies that support HIV prevention, treatment, and care.
