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Zimbabwe approves breakthrough HIV prevention injection

Zimbabwe approves breakthrough HIV prevention injection

THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has approved a new long-acting medicine, Lenacapavir, to help prevent HIV infection.Lenacapavir, is used for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in adults and adolescents who weigh at least 35kg.It is for people who are HIV-negative but

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New HIV prevention drug price slashed to Shs130,000 from Shs102 million

New HIV prevention drug price slashed to Shs130,000 from Shs102 million

Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has welcomed a landmark global deal that will dramatically slash the cost of the HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, making it affordable for millions in low- and middle-income countries.The announcement was made on W

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Farewell USAID in Uganda

Farewell USAID in Uganda

USAID road localisation show. USAID had embarked on funding locally lead initiatives across Uganda. PHOTO URNKampala, Uganda | USAID has been present in Uganda for over sixty years. It has funded development in agriculture, education

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Uganda Aids Commission announces Breakthrough Research on injection offering 100% HIV Prevention

Uganda Aids Commission announces Breakthrough Research on injection offering 100% HIV Prevention

KAMPALA, Uganda – June 29, 2025 – The Uganda AIDS Commission today announced the successful conclusion of research on Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking six-monthly injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), that has demonstrated 100% effectiveness in preventing

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HIV in 2025: 'There Is Hope for the Future,' Say Disease Experts

HIV in 2025: 'There Is Hope for the Future,' Say Disease Experts

The future may be getting brighter in terms of reducing the threat of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), infectious disease experts told Newsweek.With new treatments and maybe even a vaccine on the horizon, 2

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