The approval could slow new infections and move the world closer to eliminating HIV. But huge obstacles remain.
In the global fight against HIV, the "holy grail" has long been the quest for a prevention method that is highly effective, discreet, and easy to maintain.
South Africa will launch Lenacapavir, a six-month HIV prevention injection, in six provinces, targeting all HIV-negative individuals to curb new infections.
WHO issued guidelines on July 14, 2025, recommending twice-yearly lenacapavir injections for HIV prevention, raising urgent questions for Nigeria’s response.
Zimbabwe has launched twice yearly lenacapavir HIV prevention injections, offering near total protection. The country hopes to curb infections and stigma driven adherence issues, though high cost and ...