Groundbreaking Injectable Drug for AIDS Undergoes Trials in Africa

Initial trials of lenacapavir, an injectable drug nearly equivalent to a vaccine for AIDS, are underway in Africa. Eswatini, with the world's highest HIV prevalence, is among the first countries to distribute the drug, with health authorities hoping it can end the epidemic.

4 Apr, 04:00 — 4 Apr, 04:00

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Following the initial trials in Africa of the groundbreaking drug that could put an end to AIDS

Eswatini, the country with the highest HIV prevalence in the world, is one of the first places to distribute lenacapavir, an injectable drug that is practically equivalent to a vaccine and with which health authorities expect to end the epidemic before 2030

By Beatriz Lecumberri

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Groundbreaking Injectable Drug for AIDS Undergoes Trials in Africa

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Following the initial trials in Africa of the groundbreaking drug that could put an end to AIDS

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