trusti and The PrEP Clinic Launch Ontario Pilot to Expand Free Rapid HIV Screening and Access to PrEP and HIV Care
New pilot partnership links at-home HIV screening with clinical prevention and treatment services across Ontario.
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 /trusti, Canada 's latest at-home rapid STI testing platform, has announced a new pilot partnership with The PrEP Clinic, Ontario 's full-service HIV prevention and treatment provider. The collaboration makes trusti 's rapid HIV test kits available at no cost through The PrEP Clinic as a preliminary screening tool, while establishing The PrEP Clinic as a referral partner for any trusti client across Ontario who requires confirmatory testing, HIV treatment, or PrEP consultation.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to lowering barriers to sexual health care by combining trusti 's discreet, at-home testing experience with The PrEP Clinic 's comprehensive clinical services, including virtual and in-person care, ongoing monitoring, and medication access. Together, the organizations aim to reach individuals who may not otherwise engage with traditional clinic-based testing or prevention services.
The PrEP Clinic will integrate trusti 's rapid HIV tests as a free preliminary screening tool for interested clients. For trusti users in Ontario who receive a reactive screening result or express interest in HIV prevention options, referrals will be made directly to
The PrEP Clinic for confirmatory testing, PrEP initiation, antiretroviral treatment, and continued care.
"We see this partnership as a practical and values-aligned way to expand access to HIV prevention and treatment, " said Arnold Ruste, Director of Pharmacy Operations and Clinic Services at The PrEP Clinic. Pairing rapid screening with immediate pathways into care allows the clinic to meet people earlier in their health journey and reinforces its mission to bridge gaps in access for communities that are often underserved by traditional systems.
For trusti, the collaboration represents a strategic focus on quality of care while the company continues to expand its testing portfolio.
"From the beginning, trusti was built around the idea that testing should never exist in isolation, " said Serina Ahmad, co-founder and CEO of trusti.
"In this period where we offer only rapid HIV testing, working with The PrEP Clinic allows us to broaden care pathways, ensuring users have access to a trusted, experienced provider for prevention and treatment while we work to have additional tests brought online. "
About PrEP Clinic
The PrEP Clinic operates multiple physical locations across Ontario, with a main clinic in Toronto, and two satellite clinics in Ottawa and Brampton. They offer province-wide virtual care, providing PrEP assessments, lab work, STI treatment, vaccinations, social work and counseling services, and support with medication access. As an LGBTQ+-owned and operated clinic, it is widely recognized for delivering inclusive, stigma-free sexual health services to diverse communities.
By combining at-home screening with comprehensive follow-up, trusti and The PrEP Clinic are working toward a more accessible, responsive model of HIV prevention and treatment in Ontario.
About trusti
At Trusti, our mission is to provide discreet, efficient, and convenient access to at-home rapid STI testing in Canada. You deserve peace of mind - no more waiting, no more guessing.
Contact Information:
Trusti Diagnostics Inc.
Ella Farlinger
647-774-557
ella@trusti.ca
SOURCE: Trusti Diagnostics Inc.
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