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HUKUM PEGAWAI PERUBATAN MEMBERIKAN PRESKRIPSI UBAT PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PREP) PERCUMA KEPADA GOLONGAN BERISIKO TINGGI HIV
What is the ruling on medical officers prescribing free PrEP medication to people at high risk of HIV?
Short answer
The Johor Fatwa Committee accepted the Ministry of Health's free PrEP programme in good faith, given the rising rate of HIV transmission.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Medicine & Health
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor Fatwa Committee accepted the Ministry of Health's free PrEP programme in good faith, given the rising rate of HIV transmission. Provision is obligatory for married couples where one spouse has HIV. It is permissible for homosexuals who are aware and wish to repent, but forbidden for hardened homosexuals who will continue their activities. The acceptance does not encourage homosexual activity and is meant to allow counselling and spiritual programmes.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
WAJIB – Pemberian ubat PrEP diwajibkan kepada pasangan suami isteri yang salah seorang daripada mereka menghidap HIV.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “HUKUM PEGAWAI PERUBATAN MEMBERIKAN PRESKRIPSI UBAT PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PREP) PERCUMA KEPADA GOLONGAN BERISIKO TINGGI HIV”, 3 April 2023. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1604. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-free-prep-prescription-high-risk-hiv/