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South Africa to Launch HIV Prevention Injection in 2026

10/15/2025

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South Africa will begin rolling out lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, in March 2026.
The initial supply will serve nearly half a million people, funded by a $29.2 million Global Fund grant.
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi cautioned against complacency due to funding cuts affecting HIV programs.
The World Health Organization endorsed lenacapavir as an additional prevention method with potential to reduce new infections.

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South Africa will begin rolling out lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, in March 2026.
The initial supply will serve nearly half a million people, funded by a $29.2 million Global Fund grant.
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi cautioned against complacency due to funding cuts affecting HIV programs.
The World Health Organization endorsed lenacapavir as an additional prevention method with potential to reduce new infections.