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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Lauran Neergaard

Groundbreaking twice-a-year HIV drug that could stop transmission approved

A vial of the company's HIV prevention medication, Yeztugo, (lenacapvir) at a manufacturing facility in La Verne - (AP)

The United States has given its approval to the world’s first twice-a-year injection for HIV prevention, marking a significant step towards a global rollout that could safeguard millions.

The drug, lenacapavir, developed by Gilead Sciences, offers a powerful new option in the fight against the virus, though questions remain regarding its accessibility both within the US and internationally.

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