The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announces a new agreement with Gilead Sciences to facilitate access to lenacapavir, a preventive HIV medication, in 14 countries in the region. This treatment, administered twice a year, aims to reduce new infections, which amount to approximately 140,000 per year. PAHO will support countries in integrating this medication into their health programs while promoting local production in Brazil.
New preventive treatment for HIV accessible in Latin America and the Caribbean
This article was updated at 11:15.