By Bunmi Yekini The African-led HIV Control Working Group (AHCWG) has condemned a 90-day pause on foreign aid ordered by U.S. President…
By Bunmi Yekini The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has approved the registration of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medicine for…
WHO Prequalifies Gilead’s Lenacapavir as First Long-Acting Injectable for HIV Prevention
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Milestone marks first lenacapavir-based product prequalified under WHO’s new abridged pathway, enabling faster access to innovative HIV prevention options worldwide. By Bunmi…
Researchers urge expanded HPV vaccine coverage and integration with HIV services to curb rising cancer burden, especially in Africa. By Bunmi Yekini…
By Bunmi Yekini Civil society organizations and community networks in Nigeria have raised strong objections to a proposal under the UN80 Initiative…
Gates Foundation, Indian Manufacturers to Deliver Low-Cost HIV Prevention Injection to Millions
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Partnerships with Hetero and Dr. Reddy’s set stage for $40-per-year generic lenacapavir, the world’s first twice-yearly injectable PrEP, with rollout in LMICs…
Canada’s Oldest HIV Service Organization to Close After 42 Years of Advocacy and Support
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By Bunmi Yekini Canada’s largest and oldest HIV service organisation, the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT), will close its doors in March…
By Bunmi Yekini Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that as of July 1, 2025, a total of 878 children under 18…
'Days to Destroy, Years to Rebuild’: How a Foreign Aid Freeze Sparked a Global Health and Justice Battle
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A sweeping executive order halting U.S. foreign assistance funding set off months of legal wrangling, leaving life-saving programs in limbo, communities destabilized,…
By Bunmi Yekini Two national health advocacy groups have lodged an official complaint with New York State authorities over allegations that a…
