South Africa rolls out new preventive HIV shot in 'major turning point'
Summary
South Africa is starting to make and use a new, injectable HIV prevention shot that only needs to be given twice a year. Early studies show the shot can reduce the chance of getting HIV by about 99.9%.Key Facts
- The new HIV prevention treatment is an injectable shot.
- It only needs to be given twice a year.
- The shot reduces the risk of HIV transmission by around 99.9%.
- A South African laboratory will produce the generic version of this treatment.
- This development is seen as an important step in fighting HIV and AIDS.
- The news comes from Cape Town and was reported on June 8, 2026.
- The treatment is intended for public health use in South Africa.
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