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The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews

The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews
NPR News Thursday 13 August 2026, 11:18 UTC By Michal Ruprecht 1 min read
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It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting. But questions are being raised about getting it to the areas that need it most.(Image credit: Osodi Emmanuel)

It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting. But questions are being raised about getting it to the areas that need it most.

(Image credit: Osodi Emmanuel)

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