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health1 month ago•6 min saved

Gilead's HIV PrEP Pricing Sparks Latin American Access Fight

Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly PrEP drug from Gilead that nearly prevents HIV infection, is priced at about $14,000 per dose in the US, while a reduced generic license aims for roughly $40 per dose in 120 low- and middle-income countries. Upper-middle-income Latin American countries like Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Peru don’t qualify, prompting protests and stalled negotiations over access. Officials and UNAIDS urge faster, broader access, as Gilead says it’s continuing regional talks and exploring other long-acting PrEP options to widen supply amid ongoing manufacturing constraints.

via Business Insider|

#access-to-medicines #drug-pricing #health

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Aid cuts threaten global rollout of long-acting HIV prevention drug, experts warn

Experts at AIDS 2026 say lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable PrEP, could dramatically cut new HIV infections if scaled up, but funding cuts to USAID are hampering access, threatening outreach, affordability, and the ability to reach high-need populations worldwide.

via The Guardian|

#aids-2026-conference #health #hiv-prevention

health-and-wellness2 months ago•4 min saved

HIV survivor uses platform to urge testing and honest disclosure

After years with undiagnosed HIV that progressed to AIDS, Cody Pharis survived on antiretroviral therapy and now advocates for HIV testing, disclosure to partners, and awareness of PrEP and undetectable viral load as ways to reduce transmission.

via USA Today|

#aids #disclosure #health-and-wellness

world2 months ago•5 min saved

Aid cuts threaten HIV prevention gains, UN warns

A U.N. UNAIDS report warns that global HIV prevention progress is at risk due to major aid cuts, with PrEP use down 38% from 2024 to 2025 and condom funding slashed in some countries, threatening hard-won gains even as new infections fall to about 1.2 million in 2025 and AIDS deaths drop; roughly 9 million people remain untreated, and while treatment programs have stayed resilient, reduced prevention funding and weakened community services could undo progress, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.

via The Washington Post|

#funding-cuts #hiv #prep

future-perfect4 months ago•52 min saved

PrEP Promise in Peril: Why America’s HIV Endgame Hits Barriers

PrEP could end HIV in the United States, but access remains uneven due to insurance gaps, provider knowledge gaps, stigma, and racial/geographic disparities; telemedicine and long-acting injections are expanding reach, but affordability and policy changes—like funding cuts to HIV prevention—could threaten progress.

via vox.com|

#future-perfect #health-equity #hiv

health5 months ago•2 min saved

Gilead urged to sell long-acting HIV prevention drug directly to MSF

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is pressing Gilead to directly sell lenacapavir, a two-a-year injectable PrEP for HIV prevention, to MSF for use in its humanitarian programs. Gilead has refused, directing MSF to obtain doses through the Global Fund, which has a limited supply, leaving many vulnerable people without access. MSF cites humanitarian need and calls for an urgent meeting by April 13 to decide pricing and delivery timelines.

via Doctors Without Borders|

#gilead #health #hivaids

health6 months ago•4 min saved

Zimbabwe rolls out lenacapavir HIV prevention, a new adherence-friendly approach

Zimbabwe launched a national lenacapavir program, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention treatment that could replace daily PrEP pills. Funded by the U.S. government and the Global Fund, the initial rollout covers about 46,000 high-risk individuals across 24 sites, with priority for adolescent girls, young women and sex workers, as part of the country’s broader effort to curb HIV.

via africanews.com|

#global-fund #health #hiv

health7 months ago•11 min saved

South Africa's HIV fight braces as US aid wanes

US funding for South Africa’s HIV response has been cut, risking about $400m a year and threatening testing, treatment and prevention services. SA offered emergency funds and a bridge plan, but experts warn gaps could raise new infections if mobile clinics and data systems shut down. Rollouts like Lenacapavir and CAB-LA depend on sustained funding, and the government is seeking additional support from the Global Fund and other donors as Washington signals a permanent shift to 'America First Global Health Strategy'.

via BBC|

#health #hiv #pepfar

local7 months ago•4 min saved

Boston Braces for Major Snowstorm: 4 Essential Prep Steps

A major winter snowstorm is forecast for Boston and Massachusetts, and authorities recommend four prep steps: enable and monitor emergency alerts, assemble a winter emergency kit (water, medications, non-perishable food, batteries, basic tools) and fully charge devices, prepare the home (sprinkle snow melt on stairs, clear roofs and branches, gutters, ensure detectors work, service the snow blower), and ready the vehicle (full gas tank, good wiper blades, a winter survival kit).

via CBS News|

#boston #local #mema

health10 months ago•2 min saved

UK Approves Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injection Amid Campaigns for Access

Campaigners in Northern Ireland are advocating for the introduction of cabotegravir injections, a long-acting HIV prevention drug, to help meet the goal of ending new HIV cases by 2030, with the drug already being adopted in England, Wales, and Scotland as an alternative to daily PrEP pills.

via BBC|

#cabotegravir #health #hiv-prevention

health10 months ago•3 min saved

UK Approves and Expands Access to Long-Acting HIV Prevention Treatments

The UK has approved a long-acting HIV prevention injection, cabotegravir, for NHS use in England and Wales, offering a discreet alternative to daily pills and aiming to help end new HIV cases by 2030. The injection, suitable for high-risk individuals who find daily pills challenging, is expected to be available soon, with ongoing research into even less frequent dosing options like annual injections. The rollout aims to improve access and reduce inequalities in HIV prevention.

via BBC|

#health #hiv #injection

health10 months ago•9 min saved

Breaking Barriers to End HIV

A new drug called lenacapavir, approved for HIV prevention, offers a twice-yearly injection with near-vaccine efficacy, potentially transforming HIV prevention efforts worldwide, especially in low-income countries, but its impact will depend heavily on political and logistical factors.

via vox.com|

#global-health #health #hiv

health11 months ago•31 min saved

CDC Endorses Injectable Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention in 2025

The CDC strongly recommends the use of injectable lenacapavir, administered every 6 months, as an effective and safe option for HIV preexposure prophylaxis in persons weighing at least 35 kg, based on high-certainty evidence from clinical trials showing near 100% efficacy in preventing HIV infection.

via Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)|

#cdc-guidelines #health #hiv-prevention

health11 months ago•8 min saved

Couples with differing HIV statuses navigate new challenges

Couples with different HIV statuses in Kenya face increased challenges due to U.S. foreign aid cuts, which have led to shortages of condoms and PrEP, essential for preventing HIV transmission, creating uncertainty and risks for their health and future.

via NPR|

#condom-shortage #health #hiv

health1 year ago•1 min saved

WHO Endorses Gilead's Biannual HIV Prevention Injection for Global Rollout

WHO recommends offering long-acting injectable lenacapavir (LEN) as an additional HIV prevention option, administered twice a year, to increase PrEP uptake and effectiveness. The guideline emphasizes using rapid diagnostic tests for individuals on injectable PrEP like LEN and cabotegravir, promoting flexible testing approaches to ensure access and continuation of PrEP, and highlights the need for further research, including HIV self-testing for long-acting injectable PrEP.

via World Health Organization (WHO)|

#health #hiv-prevention #hiv-testing