Uganda is set to receive its first shipment of long-acting HIV prevention injections, marking a significant stride in the country's efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS disease. Scheduled to arrive in October this year, these injections promise a novel approach to HIV prevention by providing protection for up to two months per dose.
Uganda is set to receive its first shipment of long-acting HIV prevention injections, marking a significant stride in the country's efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS disease. Scheduled to arrive in October this year, these injections promise a novel approach to HIV prevention by providing protection for up to two months per dose.
Dr. Herbert Kadama, the PrEP Coordinator at the Ministry of Health, highlighted the importance of these injections in expanding HIV prevention options."Since 2017, Uganda has been proactive in providing oral PrEP to individuals at high risk of HIV. Now, with the imminent arrival of long-acting injectable PrEP, we aim to further enhance accessibility and effectiveness in our prevention efforts," Dr. Herbert Kadama stated.
Dr. Timothy Batuwa, Shadow Health Minister, emphasized the importance of Uganda's participation in global studies to validate the efficacy of these injections over extended periods."Our involvement in ongoing research underscores our commitment to ensuring that all individuals, especially those most vulnerable to HIV, have access to cutting-edge prevention methods," Dr. Batuwa affirmed.
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