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Kenya Launches Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injectable
Health & Wellness11h ago

Kenya Launches Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injectable

Kenya just became one of the first countries in the world to offer a revolutionary HIV prevention drug that only requires two shots per year. The free injectable could protect millions and dramatically reduce new infections across the nation.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Kenya Launches HIV Prevention Shot with 99.9% Success Rate
Health & Wellness11h ago

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
Southern Africa Cuts HIV Deaths, Maternal Mortality by 50%
Community Heroes1d ago

Southern Africa Cuts HIV Deaths, Maternal Mortality by 50%

Seven countries in Southern Africa have achieved up to 50% reductions in maternal deaths while continuing to lead the world in HIV response. The SADC region's bold 2018 health strategy is delivering measurable results for women and girls across the continent.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Kenya-Uganda Trial Cuts New HIV Cases by 70%
Solutions2d ago

Kenya-Uganda Trial Cuts New HIV Cases by 70%

A groundbreaking trial in rural Kenya and Uganda slashed new HIV infections by 70% using community health workers, smartphones, and existing medications. The success proves that closing the gap between available treatments and people who need them can dramatically reduce infections.

Medical Xpress2 min read
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Health & Wellness6d ago

US Backs Twice-Yearly HIV Injection for 271K Zimbabweans

A revolutionary HIV prevention shot that only requires two doses per year is coming to 271,000 people in Zimbabwe, backed by US support that could prevent more than 9,000 new infections. The groundbreaking injection removes daily pill barriers and offers a new path toward an AIDS-free generation.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
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Health & WellnessFeb 18

Kenya Gets Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection

Kenya just received its first shipment of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention treatment that requires just two injections per year instead of daily pills. The new option could dramatically reduce infections among pregnant and breastfeeding women, who face the highest risk.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Kenya Gets 21,000 Doses of Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Drug
Health & WellnessFeb 18

Kenya Gets 21,000 Doses of Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Drug

Kenya just received its first shipment of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that only requires two injections per year. The game-changing medication will reach high-risk communities starting in March at a fraction of its former cost.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Nigeria Group Tackles HIV With Free Testing and Condoms
Health & WellnessFeb 15

Nigeria Group Tackles HIV With Free Testing and Condoms

A Nigerian health foundation is stepping up HIV prevention efforts in Anambra State, where new partnerships are making protection more accessible than ever. The campaign proves communities can fight health crises with education and practical support.

Premium Times Nigeria2 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 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
Yale Program Cuts Prison HIV Risk With Mindfulness
SolutionsFeb 3

Yale Program Cuts Prison HIV Risk With Mindfulness

A new mindfulness program is helping prisoners in Kyrgyzstan overcome addiction stigma and reduce HIV risk without making treatment feel like punishment. Early results show the approach works better than anything tried before.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
New HIV Prevention Shot Shows Zero Infections in Trial
Health & WellnessFeb 2

New HIV Prevention Shot Shows Zero Infections in Trial

A twice-yearly injection prevented every single HIV infection in a major clinical trial, offering new hope for Nigeria's 1.9 million people living with HIV. The challenge now is making this breakthrough affordable and accessible to those who need it most.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read
Namibia Approves Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot
Health & WellnessJan 30

Namibia Approves Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot

Namibia just fast-tracked approval of a groundbreaking HIV prevention medication that only requires two shots per year instead of daily pills. The country joins South Africa and Zambia as African pioneers making this next-generation protection available to their citizens.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
UNICEF Sends 25,000 HIV Test Kits to Bauchi, Nigeria
Acts of KindnessJan 26

UNICEF Sends 25,000 HIV Test Kits to Bauchi, Nigeria

UNICEF just delivered 25,000 HIV test kits to Bauchi State, Nigeria, helping save children's lives through early detection and preventing mother-to-child transmission. The donation arrives at a critical moment when the state has been struggling with kit shortages that limited screening.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Boston Clinic Finds Key to Protecting Young Women from HIV
Health & WellnessJan 21

Boston Clinic Finds Key to Protecting Young Women from HIV

A Boston sexual health clinic discovered a major gap in HIV prevention care that could help protect thousands of young women. The finding points to a clear solution that's already working for others.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Global Health Wins: Vaccines Save Millions, 10+ Nations Beat Disease
Health & WellnessJan 19

Global Health Wins: Vaccines Save Millions, 10+ Nations Beat Disease

In 2025, the world achieved stunning health victories as vaccines prevented millions of deaths and ten countries eliminated deadly diseases like malaria, HIV transmission, and sleeping sickness. From the Maldives becoming the first nation to eliminate three diseases at once to new breakthroughs in HIV prevention, science and global cooperation delivered hope.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read