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NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)August 29, 2026Hillsborough

South Florida launches mobile electric vehicle for STI testing and HIV care

A new fully electric mobile unit provides STI testing, HIV care coordination, and on-site telehealth access to PrEP. The vehicle is designed to increase accessibility to preventative health services in South Florida.

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Why It Matters

Residents gain a new mobile option for accessing testing and HIV prevention medication without needing to visit a traditional clinic.

Key Facts

  • The mobile unit is a fully electric vehicle.
  • The vehicle provides testing services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • The unit offers connection to care for individuals who test positive for HIV.
  • The unit provides on-site telehealth visits for access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
  • This is described as a first-of-its-kind mobile unit for the region.

Who's Mentioned

locationSouth Florida“The primary service area for the new mobile unit.”organizationAIDS Healthcare Foundation“The organization that unveiled the mobile testing vehicle.”organizationWLRN News“The news outlet reporting the story.”personSamantha Vega“AHF's deputy director of testing programs.”locationLas Vegas“Location where a similar vehicle is expected to launch later this year.”