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Western Cape rolls out new long-acting HIV prevention drug

9 June 2026 by CapeTownNewsReader
Lenacapavir, a drug taken twice a year that has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV transmission. Photo: AFP

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has launched Lenacapavir, a HIV prevention injection administered every six months.

The post Western Cape rolls out new long-acting HIV prevention drug appeared first on City Vision.

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