The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering free and confidential HIV and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing in observance of PrEP Awareness Week, which runs from September 22-26, 2025. The initiative aims to raise awareness about PrEP—pre-exposure prophylaxis—a medication regimen that can prevent HIV infection in at-risk individuals.
The free testing will be available at most DPH clinics on September 30. Officials say that knowing one’s HIV status is the first critical step toward protecting both personal and public health. Residents can schedule a confidential appointment online or by calling a dedicated hotline…