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HIV protection drug lenacapavir 100% effective in women: Trial

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HIV protection drug lenacapavir 100% effective in women: Trial

(NewsNation) — One shot every six months successfully protected young women in Africa from HIV, early trial results from Gilead Sciences Inc. showed. The trial showed the new medication lenacapavir “demonstrated 100% efficacy as a preventive treatment” for HIV in cisgender women aged 16-25. The drug was used across 25 sites in South Africa and … Read more

TV sexpert Sarah Mulindwa busts the most common HIV myths

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TV sexpert Sarah Mulindwa busts the most common HIV myths

More than 40 years have passed since the first HIV cases were reported. Since then, there have been many advances in prevention, care and treatment, but there’s still a long way to go when it comes to beating the confusion and stigma that surrounds the virus. Tackle HIV, a campaign led by former rugby international … Read more