South Africa to Launch Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Shot Next Month
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Nigeria's Benue state and South Africa are launching Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, starting this month. This drug targets regions with heavy HIV treatment burdens, aiming to improve prevention and reduce new infections. The rollout will affect millions in Africa, where HIV remains a major public health challenge.
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- •Benue state in Nigeria, which has the country's highest HIV treatment burden, began launching Lenacapavir on May 14, 2026.
- •South Africa announced the launch of Lenacapavir for HIV prevention scheduled for June 2026.
- •Lenacapavir is an injectable drug designed for long-acting HIV prevention, improving treatment adherence.
- •Both Nigeria and South Africa are among the countries with the highest HIV prevalence rates in Africa.
- •The launch follows extensive clinical trials demonstrating Lenacapavir's effectiveness in reducing HIV transmission.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigeria and South Africa successfully scale up Lenacapavir distribution then HIV infection rates in high-burden regions could decline significantly, easing pressure on healthcare systems.
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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Benue, with Nigeria’s heaviest HIV treatment burden, launches long-acting prevention drugAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)Launch date set for long-awaited HIV prevention shotAFRICAAllAfrica - TopSouth Africa: Groundbreaking HIV Drug, Lenacapavir, to Be Launched Next Month