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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.