South Africa's New HIV Shot: Lenacapavir
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South Africa prepares for a significant shift in HIV prevention in 2026 with the introduction of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection. Despite the promising results of cabotegravir, which requires bi-monthly shots, it has been sidelined due to high costs and funding issues. Lenacapavir, cheaper and more convenient, is set to launch at 360 government clinics with donated doses from the Global Fund. Meanwhile, other countries like Zambia are exploring a mix of prevention methods, potentially reshaping HIV prevention across the region.
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