NPR
The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Lenacapavir is a twice-yearly injection administered to prevent HIV infection. Distribution began in 2025. Access to the drug remains unequal, with limited availability in regions with high HIV prevalence, according to public health officials and advocacy organizations.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/g-s1-137742/hiv-prevention-lenacapavir-uganda
