Nigeria prepares to roll out Lenacapavir as twice-yearly HIV prevention option
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Nigeria prepares to roll out Lenacapavir as twice-yearly HIV prevention option
The Government of Nigeria is advancing preparations for the introduction of Lenacapavir (LEN) as a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) option, it has emerged.
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) said the development reinforces the commitment of the government to HIV prevention and accelerating progress toward epidemic control.
The introduction of LEN PrEP represents a major step toward broadening prevention options, particularly for populations at high risk, offering a convenient, long-acting alternative to daily oral medications.
According to Toyin Aderibigbe, the Spokesperson for the agency, LEN PrEP, which requires only two injections a year, is aimed at high-risk populations and will complemen...