The federal government says consignments of Lenacapavir, a new drug for HIV prevention, are expected to arrive in Nigeria in March 2026.
This was disclosed by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) in a statement on Monday, March 2..Get The Full, Details. .
NACA said it is advancing preparations for the introduction and rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Lenacapavir is a long-acting HIV prevention drug. It is an injectable PrEP option taken only twice a year.
In clinical trials, Lenacapavir was found to significantly reduce the risk of infection and provide almost total protection against HIV. See More,Details. .




