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Zimbabwe to roll out breakthrough HIV prevention drug
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CAJ News Africa
from MARCUS MUSHONGA in Harare, ZimbabweZimbabwe BureauHARARE, (CAJ News) – ZIMBABWE has been selected as one of only ten countries globally to roll out lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that could transform the fight against the epidemic.
The announcement was made by the United States Embassy in Harare, which hailed the development as a major step toward ending new HIV infections in the country.
“Zimbabwe’s selection for the introduction of lenacapavir marks a historic milestone in our collective fight against HIV,” the Embassy said.
Large-scale clinical trials have shown that more than 99 percent of people on the drug remained HIV-negative.
The U.S. Embassy highlighted its focus on pregnant and breastfeeding women, ensuring protection for both mothers and the next generation.
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