Nigeria Rolls Out New HIV Prevention Injection, Warns Against Use in Pregnant Women
Nigeria has introduced Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention administered every six months, as part of its goal to end AIDS by 2030, though the health agency has warned against its use in pregnant women due to insufficient safety data.
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New HIV injection Lenacapavir not for pregnant women, FG warns
Nigeria’s health agency warns the new HIV injection Lenacapavir (LenPrEP) is not recommended for pregnant women due to insufficient safety data. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-hiv-injection-lenacapavir-not-for-pregnant-women-fg-warns/
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Read full article →Nigeria targets end to AIDS by 2030, rolls out 6-month HIV prevention injection
In a landmark move to strengthen the fight against HIV/AIDS, the Federal Government has introduced Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention administered once every six months. The post Nigeria targets end to AIDS by 2030, rolls out 6-month HIV prevention injection appeared first on Vanguard News.
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