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South Africa Beats HIV Prevention Target by 31% in Month One
Health & WellnessJul 3

South Africa Beats HIV Prevention Target by 31% in Month One

Over 6,000 people in Gauteng, South Africa received a groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in its first month, crushing the province's rollout goal. The success brings the nation closer to ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
South Africa Races to Make Game-Changing HIV Prevention Shot
Health & WellnessMar 9

South Africa Races to Make Game-Changing HIV Prevention Shot

South Africa is making a bold push to manufacture a revolutionary HIV prevention injection locally that could help end AIDS by 2043. The twice-yearly shot is almost 100% effective at stopping HIV transmission through sex.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read
Nigeria Gets Game-Changing HIV Prevention Shot in 2026
Health & WellnessMar 3

Nigeria Gets Game-Changing HIV Prevention Shot in 2026

Nigeria will introduce a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in March 2026 that's 99.9% effective and costs just $40 per year. The breakthrough drug could transform HIV prevention for 1.9 million Nigerians living with the virus.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Uganda Rolls Out 6-Month HIV Prevention Injection
Health & WellnessJun 16

Uganda Rolls Out 6-Month HIV Prevention Injection

Uganda is expanding access to a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that only needs to be taken twice a year, offering nearly 100% protection. The innovation could transform HIV prevention for thousands who struggle with daily medication.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Uganda Runs to Remind Communities HIV/AIDS Still Threatens
Acts of KindnessApr 21

Uganda Runs to Remind Communities HIV/AIDS Still Threatens

Following the Kabaka's Birthday Run, hundreds gathered in Kyaddondo, Uganda to keep HIV/AIDS awareness alive through community action. Leaders warn the disease is quietly resurging and needs the same daily attention as basic needs.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
South Africa Offers Free HIV Prevention Jab to 456,000
Health & WellnessFeb 4

South Africa Offers Free HIV Prevention Jab to 456,000

Starting April 1st, nearly half a million South Africans can access a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that requires just two doses per year and has shown 100% effectiveness in trials. The free rollout could help end AIDS as a public health threat by 2043.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Nigeria Battles HIV With Prevention Push in Anambra State
Health & WellnessFeb 14

Nigeria Battles HIV With Prevention Push in Anambra State

Health advocates in Anambra State are ramping up HIV prevention efforts with free condom distribution and education campaigns targeting one of Nigeria's highest-risk regions. The grassroots campaign shows how local partnerships can tackle a global health challenge.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
170+ Groups Push Merck for HIV Prevention Pill Access
Health & WellnessFeb 12

170+ Groups Push Merck for HIV Prevention Pill Access

Patient advocates from 30 countries are already calling on Merck to ensure its promising monthly HIV prevention pill reaches everyone who needs it. The treatment could revolutionize HIV prevention by replacing daily pills with a once-a-month option.

STAT News2 min read
South Africa Gets Game-Changing HIV Prevention Injection
Health & WellnessApr 9

South Africa Gets Game-Changing HIV Prevention Injection

South Africa just received its first shipment of a revolutionary HIV prevention medication that requires just two shots per year. In a country where 8.15 million people live with HIV, this could transform prevention efforts.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Merck's HIV Prevention Pill Could Cost Just $5 Per Year
SolutionsApr 7

Merck's HIV Prevention Pill Could Cost Just $5 Per Year

A promising HIV prevention pill could be manufactured for less than $5 per patient annually, making protection accessible to millions worldwide. The experimental drug shows results within 24 hours and could transform HIV prevention in low-income countries.

STAT News2 min read
New HIV Drug Shows 100% Prevention in 8,200 Participants
Health & WellnessJun 9

New HIV Drug Shows 100% Prevention in 8,200 Participants

A twice-yearly injection called Lenacapavir prevented HIV transmission with near-perfect results across two major trials involving 8,200 people in high-risk areas. The breakthrough could transform HIV prevention by replacing daily pills with just two shots per year.

Good News Network2 min read
South Africa Offers Free Anti-HIV Jab at 360 Clinics
Health & WellnessJun 5

South Africa Offers Free Anti-HIV Jab at 360 Clinics

South Africa is now offering a groundbreaking HIV prevention shot that works for six months at 360 government clinics across six provinces, completely free. This could help end AIDS as a major public health threat by 2043.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
140,000 Ugandans Run to Fight HIV/AIDS
Community HeroesApr 13

140,000 Ugandans Run to Fight HIV/AIDS

Over 140,000 people joined Uganda's largest charity run to support the fight against HIV/AIDS, raising awareness and funds for a disease-free future by 2030. The annual event, celebrating the Kabaka's 71st birthday, brought together communities, companies, and leaders in a powerful show of unity.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Nigeria Launches 6-Month HIV Injection to End AIDS by 2030
Health & WellnessApr 10

Nigeria Launches 6-Month HIV Injection to End AIDS by 2030

Nigeria just introduced a twice-yearly HIV injection that could replace daily pills and help eliminate AIDS within six years. The breakthrough treatment, called Lenacapavir, offers new hope for millions while reducing stigma and improving care access.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Kenya Offers Free 6-Month HIV Prevention Injection
Health & WellnessFeb 28

Kenya Offers Free 6-Month HIV Prevention Injection

Kenya just became one of the first countries to offer a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that requires just two injections per year, completely free to those who need it most. The move brings new hope to 1.4 million Kenyans living with HIV and vulnerable young people facing the highest risk of infection.

Google News - Health Breakthrough3 min read
Kenya Launches HIV Prevention Shot with 99.9% Success Rate
Health & WellnessFeb 27

Kenya Launches HIV Prevention Shot with 99.9% Success Rate

Kenya began administering a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that's taken just twice a year and reduces transmission risk by more than 99.9 percent. The drug is free for recipients, offering new hope to 1.3 million Kenyans living with HIV.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Kenya Offers Free 6-Month HIV Prevention Shot to Thousands
Health & WellnessFeb 27

Kenya Offers Free 6-Month HIV Prevention Shot to Thousands

Kenya just became one of the first countries to offer a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that protects people for six months with a single shot. The treatment is completely free and could change the lives of 1.4 million Kenyans living with HIV.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Nigeria Gets Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot for 52,000
Health & WellnessMar 25

Nigeria Gets Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot for 52,000

Nigeria becomes one of nine countries to offer Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection needed just twice a year instead of daily pills. The first 52,000 doses will reach vulnerable populations across eight states, offering a discreet new path to staying HIV-free.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Nigeria Gets Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Drug by March
Health & WellnessMar 3

Nigeria Gets Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Drug by March

Nigeria will receive a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that works for six months with just two doses per year, making protection more accessible than ever. The new drug arrives in March 2026 as part of the country's ambitious plan to end the HIV epidemic.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
South Africa Receives First HIV Prevention Shot Lasting Months
Health & WellnessApr 8

South Africa Receives First HIV Prevention Shot Lasting Months

South Africa just received 38,000 doses of a breakthrough HIV prevention injection that works for six months with just two shots per year. The country is the first in Africa to approve and roll out Lenacapavir, potentially transforming prevention for millions.

Regional: south africa breakthrough (ZA)3 min read

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