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The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews

NPR August 13, 2026 1 views
The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews

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An injection of the new drug lenacapavir provides six months of protection against infection by HIV.

It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting. But questions are being raised about getting it to the areas that need it most.

(Image credit: Osodi Emmanuel)

<small>Source: NPR — read the original story there.</small>

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