Table 3 Characteristics of Malteser VAS- programme
From: Sexual violence in the protracted conflict of DRC programming for rape survivors in South Kivu
• Presumptive treatment for STIs within 2 weeks after incident, otherwise symptom-oriented |
• PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) within 72 hours (in 4 VAS-centres) |
• HIV counselling |
• Anti-retroviral treatment in cooperation with MSF (only in Bukavu) |
• Pregnancy tests, special programme for women with rape-related pregnancies |
• referral system for advanced medical treatment (e.g.: operations) |