Where to get PEP in Kano:
fast and discreet delivery.
PEP only works if you start it within 72 hours of exposure, and sooner is always better. Here is where to find it in Kano, and how Zivoko can get it to you wherever you are in the state.
Medically reviewed by Jude Ozioko, Pharmacist (PCN 024035) • Last reviewed June 2026
Possible exposure in the last 72 hours? Order PEP Now →
If you have had a possible HIV exposure in Kano, the single most important thing to know is that post-exposure prophylaxis works, but only if you start it within 72 hours. The first 24 hours matter most, so if your exposure was recent, message us now and begin the process. You can read the rest while your PEP is on its way.
Kano is the commercial capital of the north and one of the largest cities in Nigeria, with a dense urban core and many surrounding towns. It has strong health infrastructure, but in a city this size a hospital visit can mean queues and a loss of privacy. Delivery gets a full PEP course to you quickly and discreetly, often the same day in and around the metropolis.
Our team has supported people across Nigeria through the time-critical first hours after an exposure, so we know the questions you are likely facing right now and we will not waste your time.
Zivoko delivers PEP across Kano
Within Kano, Zivoko offers same-day delivery to Kano and the major cities, dispatched as soon as your order is confirmed. No hospital queue, no waiting room, and a rapid HIV test kit is included so you can confirm you are negative before you start.
Here is how it works:
- Message us on WhatsApp. Tell us when the exposure happened. That timing matters most.
- Quick eligibility check. Our team confirms PEP is appropriate and answers your questions, without judgement.
- We dispatch your 28-day course in plain packaging to your address in Kano, with a rapid test kit included.
- Full support for 28 days, including dosing guidance, side effect help, and follow-up testing advice.
Are you eligible for PEP?
To make sure PEP is used safely, we provide it to people who genuinely need it. You are likely eligible if:
- You have had a possible HIV exposure in the last 72 hours, such as unprotected sex, a condom breakage, sexual assault, or contact with blood that may be infected.
- You are currently HIV-negative, or you have never tested positive.
- You understand that PEP must be taken every day for 28 days to work.
If you are not sure whether your situation qualifies, message us anyway, or use our HIV risk checker to assess your exposure in a couple of minutes. Our team will talk it through honestly and tell you whether PEP is the right step.
Where to get PEP in Kano
Zivoko is the fastest and most private route, but here is the fuller picture of where PEP can be found in Kano.
Zivoko delivery
Within Kano, Zivoko offers same-day delivery to Kano and the major cities, dispatched as soon as your order is confirmed. A rapid HIV test kit is included, the packaging is plain, and the whole process runs over WhatsApp. For most people in Kano, this is the quickest way to start PEP inside the window.
Teaching and federal hospitals in Kano
The Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital and Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital are the main centres for HIV care in Kano and the most reliable places to ask for PEP. Numerous general hospitals across the metropolis also offer HIV services.
PEP at these centres is often free or subsidised under the national HIV programme. The trade-off is the process: getting through the emergency unit or HIV clinic, assessment, and dispensing can take several hours, and the clinic may keep weekday hours only. Ask specifically for the HIV treatment or ART clinic.
General hospitals and private clinics
Some general hospitals and private clinics elsewhere in Kano may offer PEP, but availability is genuinely uneven. Smaller facilities may not stock it, may have run out, or may not run a same-day process. We are not going to list specific facilities we cannot vouch for, because sending you to one that has no stock could cost you hours you do not have.
If you do try a local facility, call ahead first and confirm they have PEP in stock before you travel.
Follow-up testing and next steps
After you finish your 28-day course, you will need an HIV test at four to six weeks and again at three months from the original exposure, because the result is only conclusive at that point. Private laboratories with branches in the larger Nigerian cities, such as Lancet and PathCare, offer this testing, and the teaching hospital in Kano can also test. Our team can point you to a suitable option for your location.
If your circumstances mean HIV exposure could happen again, ask us about moving to PrEP after your course. PrEP offers ongoing protection and is a better long-term fit than repeated PEP, and we can support that transition at the point of your follow-up test.
Wherever you are in Kano, you are covered
PEP is a race against a 72-hour clock. Do not spend those hours wondering which hospital has stock. Message Zivoko now and we will get PEP moving to you anywhere in Kano.
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How fast can I get PEP in Kano?
Within Kano, Zivoko offers same-day delivery to Kano and the major cities, dispatched as soon as your order is confirmed. The most important thing is to start the conversation early in your 72-hour window, so there is the most possible room to get the medication to you and have you take the first dose quickly.
Which cities in Kano do you reach?
We deliver right across Kano. That includes Kano, Wudil, Gwarzo, Rano, Bichi, Sabon Gari, Fagge, Nassarawa GRA, Tarauni, along with the smaller towns and rural communities in between. If you are unsure whether we reach your exact area, message us and we will confirm timing for your address straight away.
Do I need a prescription first?
You do not need to arrive with a prescription. Our team carries out the eligibility check as part of the WhatsApp conversation, confirms PEP is appropriate, and includes a rapid HIV test so you can confirm you are negative before starting.
Is PEP free at government hospitals in Kano?
PEP is often provided free or at subsidised cost at federal and state HIV treatment centres under the national programme. The trade-off can be queues, weekday-only hours, and the chance a given site is out of stock. In a 72-hour emergency, that uncertainty is the real cost, which is why many people choose delivery instead.
What if I live far from Kano?
This is exactly what nationwide delivery is for. You do not need to travel to a teaching hospital in the capital. Message us, we confirm eligibility, and we dispatch a full 28-day course to your address. For remote locations we can also arrange delivery to a more accessible collection point.
Where this guidance comes from
The clinical guidance on this page reflects the recommendations of the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on HIV post-exposure prophylaxis. You can read the primary guidance directly from WHO and the CDC.
Zivoko is a pharmacist-led service. This page was medically reviewed by Jude Ozioko, Pharmacist (PCN 024035), and every order is reviewed and dispensed under the accountability of a registered pharmacist, in line with Nigeria’s pharmacy regulations. This page is informational and does not replace a consultation. If you may have been exposed to HIV, the priority is to act within the 72-hour window.
Looking for another state? See our full national guide on where to get PEP in Nigeria.
In Kano, the 72-hour window is the same as everywhere. So is the answer.
PEP works. Wherever you are in Kano, Zivoko can get it to you.
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