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Overview

The Government of Nigeria is advancing preparations for the introduction of Lenacapavir (LEN) as a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) option, it has emerged.

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) said the development reinforces the commitment of the government to HIV prevention and accelerating progress toward epidemic control. 

The introduction of LEN PrEP represents a major step toward broadening prevention options, particularly for populations at high risk, offering a convenient, long-acting alternative to daily oral medications.