UNAIDS has welcomed South Africa’s rollout of Lenacapavir as a landmark step in HIV prevention. The injectable is now available at 360 public health facilities across six provinces. The drug has also been added to the national essential medicines list.
South Africa launched the Lenacapavir HIV prevention programme on 6 June 2026. UNAIDS described the development as a landmark achievement for the country. The injectable is currently available at 360 public health facilities in six provinces. Officials have added the drug to South Africa’s essential medicines list. UNAIDS highlighted the rollout as an important measure to expand access to effective HIV prevention options.