Approved by Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Ali Pate and supported through the Global Fund, the arrival of the injectable PrEP option signals Nigeria’s push toward more innovative, evidence‑based prevention tools.
Lenacapavir, a twice‑yearly shot, offers a powerful alternative for people who struggle with daily oral PrEP, improving adherence and expanding access for populations at higher risk.
Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, National Coordinator of the National HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STDs Control Programme, said the introduction of LEN PrEP reflects Nigeria’s commitment to accelerating progress toward epidemic control.
By widening prevention choices and strengthening service delivery, the government aims to reduce new HIV infections and improve health outcomes across communities nationwide.
So how does one confirm that it actually works?
ReplyDeleteSeveral clinical trials were done with successful results leading to regulatory body approvals such as FDA
DeleteGood news
ReplyDeleteGreat and interesting news
ReplyDeleteNaija always as guinea pigs
ReplyDeleteGreat News
ReplyDeleteNice one. At least it will reduce the hurdles of swallowing daily pills
ReplyDeleteHmmm guinea pig things
ReplyDeleteWhatever the case may be, prevention is better than cure
ReplyDeleteThis should not be an excuse to be careless
Good one.
ReplyDeleteGuinea pigs? But it has been tested in other countries and already in use..you dont have to take it, your choice isnt it? Or is it being forced on you lot?
ReplyDeleteThank you. Don't mind these local conspiracy theorists
DeleteGuinea pigs? But it has been tested in other countries and already in use..you dont have to take it, your choice isnt it? Or is it being forced on you lot?
ReplyDeleteGuinea pigs??? Let's not always rush to comment. This vaccine has been in existence for a while. Nigeria is late to the party.
ReplyDeleteThis is good news but will it be available to all or certain age group?
ReplyDeleteKudos to Nigerian Government, this is a great relief for people suffering from HIV.
ReplyDeleteI know that no matter what Nigerian Government does, some bitter people will not still appreciate it, their hatred and bitterness for any Nigerian Government are very deep, see their comments up there saying it's guinea pigs treatment, always showing their stupidity in anonymous mode.
Evn if this is news.. there are other challenges infact crucial ones
DeleteGood news. Na politicians and vvip go seize am.
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