Western Cape rolls out Lenacapavir at 22 facilities to combat HIV
The Western Cape Department of Health has begun a phased rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention medication, across 22 facilities. This initiative aims to provide an alternative to daily oral medication to reduce new HIV infections.
Why it matters
Long-acting injectables represent a significant scientific advancement in HIV prevention, potentially increasing adherence and efficacy in public health programs.
News Sport Opinion Lifestyle Entertainment Stage Adventure Film Visual Arts Music Food and Wine Leisure Lifestyle News Western Cape rolls out Lenacapavir at 22 facilities to combat HIV Staff Reporter | Published 12 hours ago Copy to Clipboard Professor Linda-Gail Bekker, Director of the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre at the University of Cape Town; Dr Keith Cloete, Head of Department: Health and Wellness; Mireille Wenger, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness; and Amelia Mfiki, Co-Chairperson of the Provincial Council on AIDS and TB.
The report is a straightforward account of a public health initiative based on official statements.
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