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A major clinical study in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new drug called 'Lenacapavir' can provide young women with 100% protection against HIV infection. The trial investigated whether the six-month injection of Lenacapavir would give greater protection against HIV infection than two similar pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs. The results bring hope in the fight against HIV , specifically for young women in Africa .
The findings of a recent independent data safety monitoring board evaluation have now suggested that the trial's 'blinded' phase be halted and all participants be offered the option of PrEP. Dr Yashna Singh from the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre at Groote Schuur says "the results are truly unprecedented". “This is huge for young women, especially in South Africa.” Over the last year, there were 1.3 million new HIV infections worldwide.
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