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HIV prevention injection hailed as a “major breakthrough” for women

Posted in: Edition 9: State of HIV, HIV/AIDS, InFocus, Latest

Early results from a pivotal trial of an HIV prevention injection announced by the University of the Witwatersrand researchers have been hailed as being a “game-changer” to turn “the tide on HIV” as it effectively reduces HIV acquisition and provides women more choices in how to protect themselves. Amy Green reports.

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HIV prevention injection hailed as a “major breakthrough” for women

The promise of HIV prevention injections and how they work

Posted in: HIV/AIDS, Latest

Antiretroviral (ARV) injections that may protect women from becoming HIV-positive, if proved to be safe and effective, will be a major step forward in the fight against the HIV pandemic. Siyabonga Kamnqa reports.

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The promise of HIV prevention injections and how they work

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