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HIV Prevention Injection Faces Funding Challenges

Updated 2026-06-05 15:00 UTC 1 source Neutral

South Africa is rolling out a new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, which could significantly reduce the epidemic's impact. However, funding shortfalls and U.S. aid cuts threaten its effectiveness.

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South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls

A new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform South Africa's fight against the epidemic — but U.S. aid cuts and limited doses threaten to slow its impact.

2026-06-05 14:53 UTC