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Zimbabwe Launches 99% Effective HIV Prevention Shot Initiative

10/18/2025

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The US Embassy in Harare says Zimbabwe will roll out lenacapavir, an HIV prevention shot, as part of a 10-country initiative.
The rollout targets Zimbabwe's HIV prevalence, affecting about 1.3 million people.
Ponesai Nyika, a public health expert, notes that trials show lenacapavir has over 99% efficacy.
Nyika suggested negotiations and local production to lower costs.
Kenya and Nigeria will participate in the rollout by early 2026.

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Story summary

The US Embassy in Harare says Zimbabwe will roll out lenacapavir, an HIV prevention shot, as part of a 10-country initiative.
The rollout targets Zimbabwe's HIV prevalence, affecting about 1.3 million people.
Ponesai Nyika, a public health expert, notes that trials show lenacapavir has over 99% efficacy.
Nyika suggested negotiations and local production to lower costs.
Kenya and Nigeria will participate in the rollout by early 2026.