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The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria will receive consignments of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking drug for HIV prevention, in March 2026.

According to the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), preparations are already in advanced stages for the introduction and nationwide rollout of the drug as part of Nigeria’s Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) programme.

Lenacapavir represents a major shift in HIV prevention because it is a long acting injectable drug taken only twice a year, unlike traditional PrEP medicines that require daily pills.

Clinical trials have shown that the injection significantly reduces the risk of HIV infection and can provide near total protection when used correctly.

NACA said the move is part of Nigeria’s strategy to accelerate progress towards controlling the HIV epidemic and strengthening prevention programmes across the country.

The agency confirmed that the drug has already received regulatory approval from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), clearing the way for its importation and deployment.

To prepare for the rollout, readiness assessments have already been conducted in 10 states to evaluate health facilities and identify implementation needs.

The states include:

Akwa Ibom
Anambra
Benue
Cross River
Ebonyi
FCT
Gombe
Kano
Kwara
Lagos

NACA also disclosed that it has completed a national training of trainers in Abuja, followed by step down training for healthcare workers in the selected states. The goal is to ensure that health professionals are fully prepared to administer the injection safely and provide proper counselling to patients.

In addition, the agency has developed information, education and communication materials to create awareness and encourage uptake of the new HIV prevention option once supplies arrive.

Health experts believe the introduction of Lenacapavir could significantly strengthen HIV prevention efforts in Nigeria, especially among high risk populations.

If properly implemented, the twice yearly injection could help overcome one of the biggest challenges of HIV prevention which is poor adherence to daily PrEP medication.

Sources:
1. The cable
2. Business day
3. Pharmawise

What do you think about this development?

Hmmm..
Hope this won't make people over confident and careless sexually.

Dpharmacist:
Sources:
1. The cable
2. Business day
3. Pharmawise

What do you think about this development?

Good to know thank God for technology and science

I see sexual immorality increasing greatly at an alarming rate as a result of this drug, I see northern senators passing a bill that consent age for females should be further reduced to 11 years of age, I see tinubu agreeing so that they would rally for him next year.

I see ronu miscreants supporting the new rule that girls of 11 are free to have sex after all it's their body, I see Bawala saying it's the context that matters not the sex, I see Reno saying some parts of America allow kids to have sex, I see FFK saying having sex with married women isn't bad as long as you didn't force her.

I see their hungry supporters defending them on empty stomachs.

This I have seen.

Thanks, but do we really need this ?
I'm in support of this innovation, this will reduce the spread of the Virus.

Over to you, "skin - to - Skin warriors"

Girls and women in the Hookup industry's patronage of Lenacapavir will be massive.

Now the only remaining thing to defeat HIV and AIDS completely, and make it a thing of the past is ignorance.

Maybe I would finally give a hooker a try.

I can't imagine paying my money just to use rubber, it can never happen!

Hmmmm.
Why do I have a bad feeling about this.

Looks like for the 1st time over 40% focus is on one geopolitical zone. Why is the choice of this trial run not evenly distributed round the regions?

Who can help clarify?

ANYBODY DAT DONT VALUE THEIR LIFE SHOULD GO AND TAKE IT





ANYTHING FROM THIS GOV IS BAD NEWS

Quelme:
That injection is a death trap. Don't say I didn't warn you.

How did u know? Must u talk

Quelme:
That injection is a death trap. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Well, you should explain. If you want to be taken seriously that is.

Wow that's nice make I they do doggy anyhow be that

PLEASE REMOVE MY ANANBRA FROM THAT LIST, GIVE OUR SLOT TO OGUN STATE

initstime:
Looks like for the 1st time over 40% focus is on one geopolitical zone. Why is the choice of this trial run not evenly distributed round the regions?

Who can help clarify?

HIV prevalence rate likely what they considered.

Bobodee09:
Hmmm..
Hope this won't make people over confident and careless sexually.

It definitely would... Smh

Majdddd:
Wow that's nice make I they do doggy anyhow be that

E no cover syphilis o. Gonorrhea. Herpes. Chlamydia. Staph.

Moveittothem:
Maybe I would finally give a hooker a try.

I can't imagine paying my money just to use rubber, it can never happen!

Remember that there are still other STDs that have no cure.

Herpes
Human T-lymphotropic Virus
Hepatitis B (Can be sexually transmitted too)

Dpharmacist:
Sources:
1. The cable
2. Business day
3. Pharmawise

What do you think about this development?

When is Vaccine for Cancer coming out? More interested in that.

99thEnemy:
Remember that there are still other STDs that have no cure.

Herpes
Human T-lymphotropic Virus

CD doesn't protect against Herpes, so nobody is totally immune to that one.

FalseProphet1:
I see sexual immorality increasing greatly at an alarming rate as a result of this drug, I see northern senators passing a bill that consent age for females should be further reduced to 11 years of age, I see tinubu agreeing so that they would rally for him next year.

I see ronu miscreants supporting the new rule that girls of 11 are free to have sex after all it's their body, I see Bawala saying it's the context that matters not the sex, I see Reno saying some parts of America allow kids to have sex, I see FFK saying having sex with married women isn't bad as long as you didn't force her.

I see their hungry supporters defending them on empty stomachs.

This I have seen.

Stay there no go take the shot

Moveittothem:
CD doesn't protect against Herpes, so nobody is totally immune to that one.

Patronizing a hooker increases your risk.

B3sty:
Thanks, but do we really need this ?
I'm in support of this innovation, this will reduce the spread of the Virus.

Over to you, "skin - to - Skin warriors"

Even you sef, you no like skin to skin, bumper to bumper?

Quelme:
That injection is a death trap. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Where is your proof to substantiate your claim?

Another test ground lol, but on it this will give the liver to fornicate unprotected

Quelme:
That injection is a death trap. Don't say I didn't warn you.

That's what some people said about the polio vaccine and that's the reason why we still have people with malformed limbs begging on the streets. Because of people like you

I love skin to skin so much. Thank God for this news I can't wait to get it. Wow this is amazing

FalseProphet1:
I see sexual immorality increasing greatly at an alarming rate as a result of this drug, I see northern senators passing a bill that consent age for females should be further reduced to 11 years of age, I see tinubu agreeing so that they would rally for him next year.

I see ronu miscreants supporting the new rule that girls of 11 are free to have sex after all it's their body, I see Bawala saying it's the context that matters not the sex, I see Reno saying some parts of America allow kids to have sex, I see FFK saying having sex with married women isn't bad as long as you didn't force her.

I see their hungry supporters defending them on empty stomachs.

This I have seen.

false prophecy

In all, life must go on

What is HIV prevention injection? Is it a vaccine?

Bluearrow:
What is HIV prevention injection? Is it a vaccine?

Medicine to prevent a virus or sickness is a vaccine ofcourse.

But I don't understand HIV vaccine