Nigeria to receive twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in March – Official

The agency also disclosed that landscape and readiness assessments have been completed in 10 states; Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, FCT, Gombe, Kano, Kwara and Lagos,to evaluate…

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Why this matters

HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge globally, and the introduction of new, long-acting prevention methods like twice-yearly injections can revolutionize efforts to control its spread. This development offers a more convenient and potentially more effective option than daily pills, holding substantial implications for public health in Nigeria.

Key entitiesNational Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC)Lenacapavir Nigeria

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What sources agree on

Nigeria will receive an HIV prevention drug or injection.
The drug is expected to be introduced in March.
The purpose of the drug is HIV prevention.

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Nigeria will receive an HIV prevention drug in March.

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The HIV prevention drug is a twice-yearly injection.

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The HIV prevention drug is named Lenacapavir.

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The HIV prevention drug was recently approved by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC).

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Landscape and readiness assessments for the drug have been completed in 10 states.

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The announcement was made by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA).

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The specific name of the HIV prevention drug (Lenacapavir) and the approving agency (NAFDAC).

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The completion of landscape and readiness assessments in 10 specific states (Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, FCT, Gombe, Kano, Kwara and Lagos).

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Premium TimesMostly Factual47d ago

Nigeria to receive twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in March – Official

The agency also disclosed that landscape and readiness assessments have been completed in 10 states; Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, FCT, Gombe, Kano, Kwara and Lagos,to evaluate service delivery capacity and identify implementation needs The post Nigeria to receive twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in March – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Fortune Eromonsele

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Nigeria to receive HIV prevention drug in March – NACA

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has announced that Nigeria will soon introduce Lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention drug recently approved by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The post Nigeria to receive HIV prevention drug in March – NACA appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

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Nigeria to receive twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in March – Official

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Nigeria to receive twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in March – Official

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Nigeria to receive twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in March – Official

Nigeria to receive HIV prevention drug in March – NACA

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Nigeria to receive twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in March – Official

Nigeria to receive HIV prevention drug in March – NACA

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