Lenacapavir HIV prep- injectable drug launched in Lira

Minister of Health Launches Game-Changing HIV Prevention Injection in Lira

Uganda has made notable progress over the years, reducing new HIV infections from 96,000 in 2010 to 37,000 by the end of 2025. More than 1.4 million Ugandan's are currently on treatment, with access to HIV services reaching over 98 percent nationwide. The post Minister of Health Launches Game-Changing HIV Prevention Injection in Lira appeared first on The Source Reports.

Lenacapavir HIV prep- injectable drug launched in Lira

Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero launching the Lenacapavir Prep drug in Lira Lira, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Health has launched the use of Lenacapavir, a revolutionary Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention in Uganda. The National Launch, which took place at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, was presided over by Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, the Minister of Health, and the Lira City Woman Member of Par…

Govt launches new HIV prevention injectable drug

LIRA: Uganda today launched the use of Lenacapavir, a new long-acting HIV prevention option that will be offered alongside existing HIV prevention methods.  Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) option  administered once every six months. Evidence from clinical trials in Uganda and South Africa shows that, when used as prescribed, Lenacapavir is safe and was over 99 percent effective at preventing HIV acquisitio…