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Venezuela · Sexual-Health Clinics

Venezuela — Sexual-Health Clinics

Venezuela's HIV/STI response is coordinated by the national health ministry, with civil-society organisations providing additional testing and counselling. The IPPF member PLAFAM operates sexual-health clinics that carry out HIV and STI laboratory testing.

HIV prevalence

0.5% adults

ART coverage: 65% · WHO 2025

Caracas (1)

Asociación Civil de Planificación Familiar (PLAFAM)

NGO

🔗 plafam.org.ve/atencion-de-infecciones-transmision-sexual-y-vih

STI testingHIV testingHep B/CCounselling

Pre- and post-test HIV counselling; laboratory tests for syphilis, HIV and hepatitis, plus HPV PCR. Refers HIV-positive clients to Hospital Clínico Universitario. Additional PLAFAM clinics in Anzoátegui, Valencia and Charallave.

Last verified 2026-09-02

Practical Notes

  • PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) must be started within 72 hours of a high-risk exposure. Sooner is better; under 24 hours is best. Most major-city ERs will dispense.
  • Window periods matter: HIV antibody tests need 4–6 weeks for reliable results post-exposure; gen-4 antigen/antibody combo tests work from 2 weeks. Re-test at 90 days for definitive negative.
  • Anonymous testing is available at clinics tagged with that service — useful when documentation in your medical record matters.
  • Bring your prescription if travelling on PrEP — most countries allow personal-use 30-day supply with documentation.

Related

Clinic info curated April 2026 from public health-system listings, NGO directories, and PEPFAR/UNAIDS partner registers. Refresh annually. Verify hours and current availability before walk-in.