CALIBRE HIV PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) Services

You must initiate PEP as soon as possible but within 72 hours after exposure for it to be effective. All services required for PEP will be provided as part of this policy and are supplied by the HIV PEP specialists, Calibre Clinical Consultants

Services of the TOURMED “Calibre Care” PEP Benefit

1. Access to 24 hour, 365 days per year communication centre for HIV/AIDS information advice and coordination of PEP services;
2. Access to 24 hour, 365 days per year communication centre for telephonic HIV/AIDS counselling;
3. Telephonic trauma counselling for HIV and Rape incidents;
4. Two one on one consultations for rape, trauma or potential exposure cases – at an appropriate provider recommended by the communication centre;
5. Pre and Post test counselling and two HIV blood tests are included in the management of PEP – one immediately on potential exposure and a second one 3 months later to check sero-conversion;
6. Anti-retroviral prophylactic therapy and other indicated medication will be provided to prevent sero-conversion for a period not exceeding 28 days;
7. Ongoing personal case management and coordination with service providers