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Oral PrEP initiations fell 42% in 2025. At the same time, injectable #lenacapavir launched at $40/person/year—negotiated by CHAI, @UNITAID, @WitsRHI, and @drreddys. The tool exists. The delivery system is eroding. ow.ly/za6l50Z8apV
HIV services are under strain: fewer tests, more children missing treatment, weaker prevention across Africa & Asia. The @CHAI_health HIV Market Impact Memo with Unitaid highlights urgent disruption. Lenacapavir shows what’s possible when innovation meets access-focused action.New from CHAI and @UNITAID: a year into the HIV funding crisis, data shows little recovery. One exception: adults on treatment held stable. Full memo: ow.ly/cF0W50Z8a8k
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Replying to @GovernmentZA💉President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launches the national rollout of Lenacapavir, a new long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, at the Lilian Ngoyi Stadium in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The rollout reflects the collective commitment of government, civil society, the private
- Today, the first doses of lenacapavir were rolled out in South Africa, marking an important step in expanding HIV prevention options. At Unitaid, we're working with partners to support implementation and accelerate access through affordable generics and regional manufacturing.
- Lenacapavir is a long-acting HIV prevention option given as just two injections a year. It adds to daily PrEP medication, which can be hard to maintain due to stigma, access, or adherence challenges. A 2025 partnership is helping turn innovation into access across 120 countries
- The Government of Kenya recently announced a US$7.8M investment to scale up maternal health products proven to help prevent postpartum hemorrhage. Building on evidence generated through the AMPLI-PPHI programme, it's an important step towards country-led ownership and scale.
