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Originally published by Capital Newstop
February 18, 2026
10h ago
New HIV prevention injection arrives in Kenya

The first shipment of Lenacapavir has arrived in Kenya, offering powerful HIV prevention with just two injections a year...
✨ Key Highlights
A new HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir, has arrived in Kenya, offering a potentially "game-changing" treatment that requires only two injections a year.
- This treatment could significantly reduce new HIV infections, particularly among vulnerable populations such as pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- The delivery was confirmed by the US Embassy Nairobi.
- Lenacapavir is manufactured by Gilead Sciences, and the U.S. government, in collaboration with the Global Fund, is co-funding its purchase for up to 2 million people worldwide.
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