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) |