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Nigeria Gets Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Drug by March
Health & Wellness3h ago

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
HIV Drug Resistance Comes With a Catch for the Virus
Health & Wellness2d ago

HIV Drug Resistance Comes With a Catch for the Virus

Scientists discovered that when HIV develops resistance to the groundbreaking drug lenacapavir, the virus loses its ability to spread effectively. This finding offers hope that the twice-yearly injection can remain a powerful tool in preventing and treating HIV.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Kenya Launches 6-Month HIV Prevention Shot for High-Risk Groups
Health & Wellness3d ago

Kenya Launches 6-Month HIV Prevention Shot for High-Risk Groups

Kenya becomes the first country to roll out Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking injection that prevents HIV for six months with a single shot. The breakthrough could dramatically reduce the country's 20,000 annual new infections by eliminating daily pill routines.

Google News - Medical Breakthrough2 min read
Kenya Offers Free 6-Month HIV Prevention Injection
Health & Wellness3d ago

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 Offers Free 6-Month HIV Prevention Shot to Thousands
Health & Wellness3d ago

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
Kenya Launches HIV Prevention Shot with 99.9% Success Rate
Health & Wellness4d 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
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Health & WellnessFeb 20

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
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
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
HIV Drug Resistance Actually Weakens the Virus
Health & WellnessJan 24

HIV Drug Resistance Actually Weakens the Virus

Scientists discovered that when HIV develops resistance to the breakthrough drug lenacapavir, the virus becomes significantly weaker and struggles to survive. This finding shows the medication is working even better than expected.

Medical Xpress2 min read