Kenya rolls out twice-yearly HIV prevention shot in Nairobi slum

Kenya began administering the first doses of lenacapavir—a groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV prevention injection—in a Nairobi slum on Thursday, offering new hope in the country’s fight against the virus.

“Today is a moment of hope for thousands of Kenyan families,” Health Minister Aden Duale said during the launch in Kawangware.

The drug, which reduces HIV transmission risk by over 99.9%, will be provided free of charge.

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