WHO recommends lenacapavir injections for HIV prevention in Nigeria

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WHO recommends twice-yearly lenacapavir injections for HIV prevention, offering near-complete protection. This new guideline presents opportunities and challenges for Nigeria, which has 1.9 million people living with HIV. Access, equity, and delivery readiness are key concerns. Lenacapavir, a subcutaneous injection, is positioned as an additional prevention option alongside existing methods, with a subsidized price now available in Nigeria.


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